Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, comforting pasta that brings together a rich, glossy sauce made from butter, cream, and Parmesan. It's the ultimate weeknight dinner that feels luxurious without the fuss.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Air Fryer
- Whisk
- Pasta pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 400 g Fettuccine pasta
- 300 g Chicken breast cubed
- 50 g Parmesan cheese grated
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 30 g Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate pot, cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer, then add the Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and chicken to the sauce, mixing until everything is well-coated. If the sauce is too thick, adjust with reserved pasta water.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Tip: To make a lighter version, swap out heavy cream for milk or half-and-half, and add extra veggies like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.