🇺🇸Chicken Alfredo
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Description
Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food pasta dish. This recipe features tender pieces of pan-fried chicken breast and fettuccine noodles, all tossed in a luxuriously rich and creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Making Alfredo sauce from scratch is surprisingly simple and worlds better than anything from a jar. The key is to use real butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese to create a silky, decadent sauce that beautifully coats every noodle. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that feels indulgent, yet comes together quickly enough for a weeknight dinner. Perfect for a cozy night in or when you need a crowd-pleasing family meal.
A Taste of History
The original "Fettuccine Alfredo" was created in Rome in the early 20th century by a restaurateur named Alfredo di Lelio. His simple dish consisted of only fettuccine, butter, and Parmesan cheese, emulsified with the starchy pasta water. The version popular in the United States, which includes heavy cream and often chicken, is an American adaptation that creates a richer, more stable sauce, though it differs significantly from the Italian original.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients & Nutrition
980 kcal
Calories
55 g
Protein
70 g
Fat
46 g
Carbs
2 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
850 mg
Sodium
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