Chicken Alfredo Pasta (Detailed Recipe)

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the chicken

• 2 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the pasta

• 300g fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
• Water for boiling
• 1 tsp salt

For Alfredo sauce

• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup pasta water (reserved)

Optional garnish

• Fresh parsley
• Extra Parmesan
• Chili flakes

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2. Add salt and pasta.
3. Cook until al dente (firm but cooked), usually 8–10 minutes.
4. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.

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2. Prepare the chicken

1. Pat chicken dry with paper towel.
2. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
4. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
5. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Slice into strips.

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3. Make Alfredo sauce

1. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.
2. Add butter and minced garlic.
3. Cook garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and stir.
5. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
6. Add Parmesan gradually while stirring continuously.
7. Add black pepper and nutmeg.
8. If sauce becomes too thick, add reserved pasta water little by little.

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4. Combine

1. Add cooked pasta into sauce.
2. Toss until fully coated.
3. Add sliced chicken on top or mix in.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Garlic bread
• Roasted vegetables
• Caesar salad

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Tips

• Fresh Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
• Don’t boil the cream aggressively or sauce may split.
• Chicken thighs give more flavor and stay juicier.

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Chicken Thighs in Cream Sauce with Egg Noodles

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chicken

• 6 boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp oil

Cream sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp flour
• Salt and pepper to taste

Egg noodles

• 250g egg noodles
• Water and salt for boiling

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Detailed Instructions

1. Cook egg noodles

1. Boil water with salt.
2. Add egg noodles.
3. Cook according to package instructions (usually 6–8 minutes).
4. Drain and lightly butter them to prevent sticking.

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2. Season and sear chicken

1. Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Rub onto chicken thighs.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Cook thighs 5–7 minutes each side until browned and cooked through.
5. Remove from pan.

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3. Make cream sauce

1. Lower heat to medium.
2. Add butter and onions to same skillet.
3. Cook onions until soft and golden.
4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
5. Sprinkle flour and stir for 1 minute.
6. Slowly pour chicken broth while whisking.
7. Add cream and Parmesan.
8. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
9. Add thyme, salt, and pepper.

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4. Finish the dish

1. Return chicken thighs to skillet.
2. Simmer in sauce for 5 minutes.
3. Serve chicken and sauce over egg noodles.

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Optional Add-Ins

• Mushrooms
• Spinach
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Broccoli
• Crispy bacon bits

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Storage

• Refrigerate up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently on low heat with a splash of milk or broth.

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Quick Homemade Garlic Bread

1. Mix butter + minced garlic + parsley.
2. Spread on bread.
3. Bake at 180°C for 8–10 minutes.

Enjoy your creamy comfort meal!