Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Name: Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine; 1 lb chicken breast; 6 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

medium · Chicken · 35 min · Serves 4

Creamy Alfredo sauce with tender chicken and fettuccine noodles

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Ingredients

• 1 lb fettuccine
• 1 lb chicken breast
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1. Cook 1 lb fettuccine according to package directions, then drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water. 2. Cube 1 lb chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden (about 8 minutes), then remove. 4. In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons flour to create a roux (cook 1 minute). 5. Slowly whisk in 1.5 cups heavy cream and 1 cup chicken broth, heating until thickened (3-4 minutes). 6. Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan, return chicken to pan, add pasta and toss well.