Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken. This classic Italian dish is a perfect combination of tender fettuccine pasta coated in a velvety Alfredo sauce, topped with flavorful grilled chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fettuccine:
- 200 g (~ 2 cups) fettuccine
- 2 tbsp (25g) unsalted butter
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp chicken powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup (50g) freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup pasta water
- 1–2 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 1 (300g) chicken breast (sliced lengthwise to make two cutlets)
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, paprika powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Allow it to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan/skillet. Cook the chicken on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Fettuccine: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine for one minute less than the package instructions.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same pan used for grilling chicken, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer. Add oregano, red chili flakes, white pepper, and chicken powder. Let the cream reduce slightly on medium-low heat.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is thick and creamy. If needed, cook a bit longer.
- Toss the Fettuccine: Drain the cooked fettuccine and add it to the sauce. Toss well over low heat. Add pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Serve: Serve the Fettuccine Alfredo topped with grilled chicken, extra Parmesan, and parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste by modifying the amount of red chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Fettuccine Alfredo, Alfredo Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Pasta Recipe
