Lemon garlic chicken Alfredo

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

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
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • 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
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • 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

Equipment

large potpan

Tips

  • To cook out the raw taste of the flour, whisk constantly for 30-40 seconds, do not brown.
  • Adjust salt or lemon to taste if needed.
  • Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta beautifully.
  • Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, or a pinch of black pepper.
  • Optional: a tiny drizzle of olive oil or butter on top for extra gloss.