Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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Ingredients:

  • For the Chicken:
    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the Alfredo Sauce:
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Pasta:
    • 300 grams fettuccine pasta
    • Water (for boiling pasta)
    • Salt (for boiling pasta)
  • Optional Garnish:
    • Fresh parsley (chopped)
    • Extra grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Chicken:
    • In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Cook the Pasta:
    • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
    • Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Alfredo Sauce:
    • In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, stirring continuously until well combined.
    • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
    • Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
    • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Combine Everything:
    • Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce.
    • Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are well coated with the sauce.
  5. Serve:
    • Serve the Chicken Alfredo Pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired.