Lemon garlic chicken Alfredo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika powder.
  2. 2Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika powder.
  3. 3Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika powder.
  4. 4Add oil and mix well to combine.
  5. 5Add oil and mix well to combine.
  6. 6Add oil and mix well to combine.
  7. 7Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  8. 8Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  9. 9Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  10. 10Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  11. 11Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  12. 12Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  13. 13Cook fettuccine until al dente.
  14. 14Cook fettuccine until al dente.
  15. 15Cook fettuccine until al dente.
  16. 16Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  17. 17Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  18. 18Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  19. 19In a pan add oil add the marinated chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side on medium-high heat, depending on thickness.
  20. 20In a pan add oil add the marinated chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side on medium-high heat, depending on thickness.
  21. 21In a pan add oil add the marinated chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side on medium-high heat, depending on thickness.
  22. 22Remove the chicken in the same pan add butter once the butter is melted.
  23. 23Remove the chicken in the same pan add butter once the butter is melted.
  24. 24Remove the chicken in the same pan add butter once the butter is melted.
  25. 25Add the all purpose, flour.
  26. 26Add the all purpose, flour.
  27. 27Add the all purpose, flour.
  28. 28Whisk constantly for 30-40 sec to cook out the raw taste (do not brown).
  29. 29Whisk constantly for 30-40 sec to cook out the raw taste (do not brown).
  30. 30Whisk constantly for 30-40 sec to cook out the raw taste (do not brown).
  31. 31Add in heavy whipping cream.
  32. 32Add in heavy whipping cream.
  33. 33Add in heavy whipping cream.
  34. 34Mix and add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried parsley.
  35. 35Mix and add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried parsley.
  36. 36Mix and add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried parsley.
  37. 37Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  38. 38Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  39. 39Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  40. 40Reduce heat to low, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  41. 41Reduce heat to low, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  42. 42Reduce heat to low, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  43. 43Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
  44. 44Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
  45. 45Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
  46. 46Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed.
  47. 47Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed.
  48. 48Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed.
  49. 49Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce.
  50. 50Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce.
  51. 51Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce.
  52. 52Add ¼ cup at a time, as needed.
  53. 53Add ¼ cup at a time, as needed.
  54. 54Add ¼ cup at a time, as needed.
  55. 55Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta beautifully.
  56. 56Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta beautifully.
  57. 57Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta beautifully.
  58. 58Add sliced chicken and toss again.
  59. 59Add sliced chicken and toss again.
  60. 60Add sliced chicken and toss again.
  61. 61Simmer on low for 1–2 minutes to let everything come together.
  62. 62Simmer on low for 1–2 minutes to let everything come together.
  63. 63Simmer on low for 1–2 minutes to let everything come together.
  64. 64Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, or a pinch of black pepper.
  65. 65Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, or a pinch of black pepper.
  66. 66Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, or a pinch of black pepper.
  67. 67Optional: a tiny drizzle of olive oil or butter on top for extra gloss.
  68. 68Optional: a tiny drizzle of olive oil or butter on top for extra gloss.
  69. 69Optional: a tiny drizzle of olive oil or butter on top for extra gloss.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast, halved lengthwise into even thickness
  • 1 chicken breast, halved lengthwise into even thickness
  • 1 chicken breast, halved lengthwise into even thickness
  • 0 to taste Salt
  • 0 to taste Salt
  • 0 to taste Salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp oil (for marinating)
  • 1 tbsp oil (for marinating)
  • 1 tbsp oil (for marinating)
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking
  • 1.5 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1.5 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1.5 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream, room temp
  • 1.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream, room temp
  • 1.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream, room temp
  • 0 to taste Salt
  • 0 to taste Salt
  • 0 to taste Salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 9 oz fettuccine
  • 9 oz fettuccine
  • 9 oz fettuccine
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 0 extra Parmesan
  • 0 extra Parmesan
  • 0 extra Parmesan
  • 0 parsley
  • 0 parsley
  • 0 parsley
  • 0 a pinch black pepper
  • 0 a pinch black pepper
  • 0 a pinch black pepper
  • 0 a tiny drizzle olive oil or butter
  • 0 a tiny drizzle olive oil or butter
  • 0 a tiny drizzle olive oil or butter

Equipment

large potpan

Tips

  • Do not brown the flour when whisking with butter.
  • Simmer gently until the sauce slightly thickens.
  • Reduce heat to low before stirring in Parmesan cheese.
  • Add pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is silky.