Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Halve chicken breast lengthwise and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, and oil. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2Halve chicken breast lengthwise and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, and oil. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. 3Halve chicken breast lengthwise and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, and oil. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. 4Cook fettuccine in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente.
  5. 5Cook fettuccine in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente.
  6. 6Cook fettuccine in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente.
  7. 7In a pan, add oil and cook the marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes per side on medium-high heat.
  8. 8In a pan, add oil and cook the marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes per side on medium-high heat.
  9. 9In a pan, add oil and cook the marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes per side on medium-high heat.
  10. 10Remove the chicken and in the same pan, melt butter.
  11. 11Remove the chicken and in the same pan, melt butter.
  12. 12Remove the chicken and in the same pan, melt butter.
  13. 13Add all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 30-40 seconds until cooked, without browning.
  14. 14Add all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 30-40 seconds until cooked, without browning.
  15. 15Add all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 30-40 seconds until cooked, without browning.
  16. 16Pour in heavy whipping cream and mix.
  17. 17Pour in heavy whipping cream and mix.
  18. 18Pour in heavy whipping cream and mix.
  19. 19Add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried parsley.
  20. 20Add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried parsley.
  21. 21Add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried parsley.
  22. 22Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
  23. 23Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
  24. 24Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
  25. 25Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  26. 26Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  27. 27Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  28. 28Add lemon zest and lemon juice. Adjust salt or lemon if needed.
  29. 29Add lemon zest and lemon juice. Adjust salt or lemon if needed.
  30. 30Add lemon zest and lemon juice. Adjust salt or lemon if needed.
  31. 31Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce.
  32. 32Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce.
  33. 33Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce.
  34. 34Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta.
  35. 35Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta.
  36. 36Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta.
  37. 37Add sliced chicken and toss again.
  38. 38Add sliced chicken and toss again.
  39. 39Add sliced chicken and toss again.
  40. 40Simmer on low for 1-2 minutes.
  41. 41Simmer on low for 1-2 minutes.
  42. 42Simmer on low for 1-2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 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
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 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
  • 1.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
  • 1.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 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

panpottongswooden spoongrater

Tips

  • Pat the chicken dry and season it well.
  • Whisk constantly when adding flour to cook out the raw taste.
  • Add pasta water gradually until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta beautifully.
  • Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, or a pinch of black pepper.