Over the years I have been trying and trying and trying to find a pasta Alfredo dish that will wow my husband, since it is his favorite pasta dish. This dish is definitely a winner. It is so delicious and creamy and just all around yummy!
Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces linguine
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons + 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons + 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup whipping cream
- black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and return to pot.
- Place the 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl.
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise, making two thin chicken breasts.
- Dip each chicken breast in the Parmesan cheese. You may need more depending on how big your chicken breasts are.
- In a large skillet heat the 3 tablespoons of butter. Once butter is melted add chicken and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is completely cook and golden brown.
- While chicken is cooking add the remaining 1/2 cup butter and cream to a small saucepan. Heat until butter is melted and cream is warm.
- Pour mixture over pasta and season with black pepper.
- Add the remaining 2/3 cups Parmesan cheese. Toss to mix well.
- Place pasta on individual serving plates or bowls.
- Cut chicken breasts crosswise into narrow strips and arrange over pasta.
Serves: 4
Calories: 399
Total Fat: 8.4g
Saturated: 3.9g
Polyunsaturated: 0.2g
Monounsaturated: 0.2g
Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 48.3mg
Sodium: 876.3mg
Potassium: 483.9mg
Total Carbs: 51.5g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 8.2g
Protein: 28.4g
Vitamin A: 39.1%
Vitamin C: 6.5%
Calcium: 15%
Iron: 22%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Six Ingredients or Less Pasta & Casseroles cookbook by Carlean Johnson.