Chicken Alfredo
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Cost
- $15.50
- Nutrition
- 900 cal · 62g protein
- quick
- kid-favorite
- comfort-food
- high-protein
🍳 2 pans · Picky-eater safe bet: cheese
Chicken Alfredo is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 30 minutes, for around $16 in groceries. You'll need 2 pans, and the 9 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain cheese works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Warm pita and hummus (5 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 5–6 quart Dutch ovenDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- 12-inch locking tongsDon't have one? Amazon →
- Balloon whiskDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fettuccine
- 1¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 12 oz broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to the package; add the broccoli for the last 3 minutes, then drain, saving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken into thin strips and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through (165°F). Move to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium, melt the butter, and cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and simmer 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in the parmesan a handful at a time until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the pasta, broccoli, and chicken in the sauce, loosening with pasta water as needed. Serve right away.
On the side: Warm pita and hummus (5 min)
1 package pita bread, 1 container hummus
- Warm the pitas in a dry skillet or the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, cut into wedges and serve with the hummus.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 62 g
- Carbohydrates
- 64 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 2 g
- Fat
- 40 g
- Saturated fat
- 21 g
- Sodium
- 490 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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