Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pound the chicken breast thinly until an even thickness.
  2. 2Pound the chicken breast thinly until an even thickness.
  3. 3Pound the chicken breast thinly until an even thickness.
  4. 4Season chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice and chili powder.
  5. 5Season chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice and chili powder.
  6. 6Season chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice and chili powder.
  7. 7Cook the chicken on a pan on medium high heat until it reaches 150F internal temperature, about 5 minutes on each side.
  8. 8Cook the chicken on a pan on medium high heat until it reaches 150F internal temperature, about 5 minutes on each side.
  9. 9Cook the chicken on a pan on medium high heat until it reaches 150F internal temperature, about 5 minutes on each side.
  10. 10Once cooked, set aside the chicken to rest; it will gradually come up to 165F internal temperature.
  11. 11Once cooked, set aside the chicken to rest; it will gradually come up to 165F internal temperature.
  12. 12Once cooked, set aside the chicken to rest; it will gradually come up to 165F internal temperature.
  13. 13Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water.
  14. 14Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water.
  15. 15Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water.
  16. 16Melt butter in the same pan used for the chicken, and add grated garlic and red pepper flakes.
  17. 17Melt butter in the same pan used for the chicken, and add grated garlic and red pepper flakes.
  18. 18Melt butter in the same pan used for the chicken, and add grated garlic and red pepper flakes.
  19. 19Once aromatic, add heavy cream.
  20. 20Once aromatic, add heavy cream.
  21. 21Once aromatic, add heavy cream.
  22. 22Bring to a boil and lower the heat to simmer.
  23. 23Bring to a boil and lower the heat to simmer.
  24. 24Bring to a boil and lower the heat to simmer.
  25. 25Add freshly grated parmesan and seasonings.
  26. 26Add freshly grated parmesan and seasonings.
  27. 27Add freshly grated parmesan and seasonings.
  28. 28Once thickened, add al dente pasta and pasta water as you see fit.
  29. 29Once thickened, add al dente pasta and pasta water as you see fit.
  30. 30Once thickened, add al dente pasta and pasta water as you see fit.
  31. 31Slice the chicken and add to the pasta.
  32. 32Slice the chicken and add to the pasta.
  33. 33Slice the chicken and add to the pasta.
  34. 34Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  35. 35Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  36. 36Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.25 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp chili powder
  • pasta of choice
  • pasta of choice
  • pasta of choice
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 stick butter
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

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Tips

  • Remember, if the color of the chicken didn't change with seasoning, you didn't do it right.
  • Don't clean the pan after cooking chicken, that's flavor.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan cheese, not pre-shredded stuff.
  • Remember to use pasta water to get the desired consistency.
  • This recipe goes against everything Italian but it is delicious.
  • Save this recipe because you're making this for dinner tonight, whether it's for two or a family, this is a must-have