Best 9 Chicken Al Fresco Recipes

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Chicken al fresco is a delightful dish that combines the succulent flavor of chicken with the vibrant taste of fresh herbs and vegetables. This classic Italian dish is often prepared outdoors, taking advantage of the natural flavors that come from grilling or roasting chicken over an open fire. With its delectable aroma and tender texture, chicken al fresco is a dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy meal or a hearty and satisfying feast, there's a recipe for chicken al fresco that's perfect for you. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

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CHICKEN ALFREDO



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A quick and easy chicken alfredo dinner with broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. The sauce is enriched by cream cheese.

Provided by LISABERG

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
6 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and cubed
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
2 small zucchini, julienned
½ cup chopped red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt cream cheese and butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir until smooth. Stir in milk, and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Mix in chicken, broccoli, zucchini, and red pepper. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 151.1 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 354.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHICKEN ALFREDO



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Our easy chicken alfredo pasta recipe is rich, creamy and the perfect antidote to hunger pangs. You're just two steps away from cheesy pasta perfection.

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp olive oil
4 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut in half
300g fettuccine, or tagliatelle
1 tbsp butter
200ml double cream
½ a nutmeg, grated
100g parmesan
parsley, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the chicken thighs and fry for around 10 mins, turning half way, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to cool a little, then use two forks to shred.
  • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and add the pasta, cook for 1 minute less that package instructions. Whilst the pasta is cooking, add the butter to the frying pan over a medium heat, scraping the bottom a little to get any of the browned bits. Tip in the cream along with the nutmeg and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken back to the pan.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, use tongs to transfer the pasta straight from the water into the frying pan with the cream mixture. Sprinkle most of the parmesan over and use the tongs to toss it all together, adding a splash of the pasta water if it looks a little stiff. Season well, then tip into bowls. Top with the remaining parmesan, a scattering of parsley, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 24 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.61 milligram of sodium

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO



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A quick dinner for those hectic nights. For extra flavor try cooking the chicken with lemon pepper and seasoning salt.

Provided by jojolyn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound uncooked linguine
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo-style pasta sauce
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large pot cook fettuccini or linguini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium-low heat add cubed cooked chicken, mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, frozen vegetables, and milk. Cook until heated through.
  • Serve warm Alfredo sauce over cooked fettuccini or linguini noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.2 calories, Carbohydrate 100.2 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1314.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

CHICKEN FRESCO RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by smaier

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Chicken Breast (I cooked four. Plenty of sauce for all plus more.)
1/2 ounce of balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
3 slices of roma or vine ripened tomatoes
6-8 ounces of white wine
1 1/2 ounces of fresh lemon juice
5 ounces of heavy cream
1 stick of butter, cubed (I used unsalted)
fresh basil (not dry)

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for about 30 minutes. (I used more than 1/2 ounce because I had more to marinate. Next time I will marinate a little longer. I also pounded my chicken breast.) Sauté chicken in enough olive oil to just keep the pan and chicken coated. Sauté chicken until cooked and plate. (I kept it covered in the pan on very low heat to keep it hot.) Place slices of tomato on top of the chicken breast. Combine white wine and lemon juice in a saucepan over low-medium heat until warm and almost a boil. Lower heat to low. Add heavy whipping cream and simmer for about 3 minutes to thicken sauce. Now add your cubed butter and whisk all together constantly. Once sauce is hot and a thicker consistency, pull from the stove and top over the plated chicken. Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve.

ALFREDO CHICKEN



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Short on time? Five ingredients and four steps make this dish easy and delicious. Increase the nutritional value and make this an all-in-one dish by adding fresh seasonal vegetables (such as broccoli, squash or bell peppers) to the pasta as it cooks.

Provided by Renee Parker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces spiral pasta
2 pounds chicken meat, cut into strips
1 (.7 ounce) package Italian dressing mix
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 (16 ounce) jar prepared Alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Sprinkle chicken with Italian dressing mix and garlic powder.
  • Pan-fry chicken in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cooking in batches if necessary, until the juices run clear and chicken meat is no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes per batch. Turn chicken pieces over after about 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving bowl and toss with cooked pasta. Pour Alfredo sauce over chicken and pasta, mix thoroughly, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 106.2 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1338.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN AL FRESCO



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Once I found this recipe in a Favorites Recipe Cookbook, it has been a meal-in-one dinner for us. Uses angel hair pasta.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup milk
1 1/3 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 (4 7/8 ounce) pasta roni angel hair pasta with herbs mix, by Rice-A-Roni
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 cup white cheese

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine water, milk and butter. Bring just to a boil.
  • Stir in pasta, contents of seasoning packet, chicken, tomatoes, onions and basil. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium.
  • Boil, uncovered, stirring frequently 6 to 8 minutes. Sauce will be thin, but will thicken upon standing.
  • Sprinkle white cheese on top of each serving.

CREAMY CHICKEN ALFREDO



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I learned how to make creamy chicken Alfredo from my dad who has always been an incredible cook and amazing teacher. Chicken Alfredo was always my favorite. A lot of the recipes I see that are worthwhile are too much work because you have to make your own sauce, and those that don't have you make your own have no flavor. This recipe shows you how to take plain, bland, store-made sauce and make it more than restaurant-worthy.

Provided by supertat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (16 ounce) packages thin spaghetti
4 (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups chopped broccoli

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook thin spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add Alfredo sauce to the chicken along with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion, basil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne. Bring to a slight boil; stir in Parmesan cheese. Cook mixture until cheese is melted and you are able to lift a spoon out of the sauce without cheese hanging onto it, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Add broccoli to sauce.
  • Drain cooked pasta. Scoop into individual serving bowls and pour sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.6 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 47.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 2767.9 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO



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This fast and easy dish is a wonderful way to keep your kitchen cool in the hot months while serving up a delicious meal! Adapted from Pampered Chef.

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups grape tomatoes (can probably even use a drained can of tomatoes) or 2 cups cherry tomatoes (can probably even use a drained can of tomatoes)
3 cups penne pasta (I use mezze which is the small penne )
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup dry white wine (I use Pinot Grigio)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups fresh basil leaves, lightly packed, divided
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup packed)
2 cups grilled chicken breasts, diced (if you dont have leftovers just cook up a breast or two using any quick method, I cut up and mw for )
additional grated fresh parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray a mw safe lidded casserole. Add garlic and tomatoes. Cover; microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst, stirring after 2 minutes. Crush tomatoes with fork and add uncooked pasta, broth, wine, salt and black pepper.
  • Return baker to microwave; cover and microwave on HIGH 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grate cheese and coarsely chop basil, reserve about 1/4th for later.
  • Carefully remove baker from microwave and remove lid, lifting away from you. Add remaining basil, cheese and chicken to baker; mix well.
  • Garnish with reserved basil, additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired.
  • Tips: An additional 3/4 cup chicken broth can be substituted for the wine, if desired.
  • Any tube-shaped pasta requiring 9-11 minutes cook time, such as penne or rigatoni, can be substituted for the mezze penne pasta.
  • To grill chicken in the Grill Pan, season 2 chicken breasts, about 6 oz each, with salt and black pepper. Heat Grill Pan over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Spray pan with oil. Cook chicken 4-6 minutes or until grill marks appear. Turn chicken over; cook 4-6 minutes or until center of chicken is no longer pink and Pocket Thermometer registers 170°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 43.8, Sodium 680.3, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 2, Protein 23.6

BOURSIN CHICKEN THIGHS



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The rich and delicious sauce in this recipe is fast enough to dress up your weeknight chicken thighs and impressive enough to serve your guests! Serve with mashed potatoes or wide egg noodles and your favorite side or salad.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup thinly sliced shallots
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 (5.2 ounce) package shallot and chive cheese spread (such as Boursin®)
chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet until butter is melted. Add seasoned chicken thighs and cook until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken and continue cooking about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle sliced shallots over the chicken thighs, cover, and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the thighs reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 9 minutes more.
  • Remove chicken to a plate or serving platter and keep warm.
  • Stir cream into the pan drippings and add Boursin, breaking it into pieces. Increase heat to medium. Stir and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over cooked chicken thighs and garnish with snipped chives, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 361.9 mg, Fat 64.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 36.4 g, Sodium 456 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your dish. Some good choices include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and peppers.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the chicken will not cook evenly. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Use a flavorful marinade. This will help to tenderize the chicken and add flavor. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Chicken al fresco is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a little planning, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken al fresco a try!

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