Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Alfredo, Fresh Fettuccine Noodles, Parmesean, And Chives
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 25 Minutes
SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Baed off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 790/ Protein 28g
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EasyINGREDIENTS: Chives, Garlic, Fettuccine Noodles, Chicken Cutlets, 1 TSP Garlic Powder, 1 TSP Nutmeg, 1 Cup Cream Sauce Base, 2 TBSP Cream Cheese, 1/2 Cup Parmasean Cheese, 1 TSP Chili Flakes
Step 1: Prep
Wash and dry produce
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Peel and mince garlic
Finely chop chives
Step 2: Cook Pasta
Once water is boiling, add Fettuccine to pot
Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium
Cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally
Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain
Step 3: Season Chicken
While Fettuccine cooks, pat chicken dry with paper towels
Season all over with garlic powder, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Step 4: Cook Chicken
To a large pan on medium heat, drizzle oil
Add chicken
Cook for 7 minutes per side
Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board
Step 5: Make Sauce and Finish Pasta
Once Fettuccine is done, heat a drizzle of oil in a pan used for chicken over low heat
Add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute
Whisk in cream sauce base, cream cheese, 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, and 1/8 TSP of nutmeg
Bring to a simmer
Reduce heat to low
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously
Remove from pan
Stir in 1 TBSP butter, and parmesean until melted and smooth
Add drained Fettuccine, toss until thoroughly coated
Season with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Step 6: Finish and Serve
Slice chicken
Divide pasta between shallow bowls
Top with chicken, chives, and chili flakes
Serve hot and enjoy!
