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Chicken Alfredo

Crispy seasoned pan-seared chicken served over pasta coated in a rich, creamy garlic parmesan Alfredo sauce.

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Cooking for
4
people — recipe was written for 4

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, pounded thinly
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Juice and zest from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • Pasta of choice
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 5 cloves of garlic, grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups of heavy cream
  • 3/4-1 cup of Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup pasta water
  • 1 tosp parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method

  1. 1

    Pound chicken breast thinly until even thickness.

  2. 2

    Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chili powder.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken in a pan on medium high until it reaches an internal temperature of 150°F.

  4. 4

    In a separate pan, melt butter with garlic and red pepper flakes.

  5. 5

    Once aromatic, add heavy cream and bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Lower heat to a simmer and add parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  7. 7

    Add al dente pasta and pasta water, tossing to coat.

  8. 8

    Garnish with parsley and serve with the sliced chicken.