In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the sheer comfort and satisfaction of a creamy and cheesy chicken alfredo. Whether you're craving a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to warm your soul on a chilly evening, "Mommy's Quick and Easy Chicken Alfredo" is the ultimate culinary sanctuary. This beloved recipe promises a culinary adventure that is not only effortless but also bursting with flavor. With its velvety texture, tantalizing aroma, and the perfect balance of savory and cheesy goodness, this dish will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the secrets behind creating the ultimate "Mommy's Quick and Easy Chicken Alfredo."
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QUICK ONE-POT CHICKEN ALFREDO
The beauty of this chicken Alfredo is that it's done in less than thirty minutes, ingredients are minimal, and there is only one pan to wash! The thinly sliced chicken breasts are what allows this to cook so much faster.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 3 thinner pieces using a sharp knife. Sprinkle each chicken piece with garlic salt and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove onto a plate.
- Add milk and garlic to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add fettuccine. Cook, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent sticking until pasta has softened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring every couple of minutes, 6 to 7 minutes more. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and pasta is cooked, about 2 more minutes.
- Serve immediately and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 550.4 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Mom's creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo has been a family favorite for years! Classic Chicken Alfredo is a feel good comfort food - so creamy but light!
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy/Medium
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook fettuccini in a pot of salted water (4 qts water, 1 Tbsp salt,) according to package instructions then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, slice chicken into strips and season all over with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium/high heat and sauté chicken until lightly golden and cooked through (5 min). Remove chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
- In the same pan over medium/high, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp of butter. Add onion and sauté 3 min until soft. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft (5-7 min), stirring frequently. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add half-n-half and simmer over medium/high heat 8-10 min, or until beginning to thicken. Add chicken back to the pan, add 1/4 cup parsley and season sauce to taste (1/2 to 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper).
- Add cooked pasta and stir to combine. Heat another minute until warmed through then turn off the heat, cover and let rest 10-15 minutes then stir and serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Sodium 491 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LIGHT CHICKEN ALFREDO
"As rich and buttery as traditional Alfredo sauce, this tasty version is lower in calories and takes just minutes to prepare," notes TerryAnn Moore in Vineland, NJ
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, butter sprinkles and garlic; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper. Add the chicken, tomatoes and olives. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Drain fettuccine; serve with chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO
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
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
EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO PENNE RECIPE BY TASTY
Nothing spells comfort like Italian food. Steaming bowls of pasta, buttery, roasted garlic bread, and tureens of the most flavorful sauces: it's all right there. Sometimes, you want to bring that comfort into your very own kitchen and, well, we've got just the recipe for you. This easy chicken alfredo penne will have you saying 'mangia!' before you even know it.
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Time 33m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add the chicken breast.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
- In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften.
- Add half of the flour to the garlic and butter, stirring until incorporated. Then add the rest of the flour and stir.
- Pour in the milk a little bit at a time, stirring well in between, until fully incorporated and sauce begins to thicken.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and stir well to incorporate.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, add the chicken and mix well.
- Add parsley and extra parmesan. Mix well.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams
EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO
Make and share this Easy Chicken Alfredo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Italy_girl
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In small saucepan, melt butter at low heat.
- Add garlic, simmer until brown.
- Add cream, stir until butter and cream no longer seperate.
- Stir in cheese.
- Continue to cook at low to medium heat for about 25-30 mins, stirring frequently. Do not allow mixture to boil.
- Add pepper to taste.
- Combine with chicken and pasta and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1342.3, Fat 87.2, SaturatedFat 52, Cholesterol 315.1, Sodium 1693.5, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 66.8
EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO
This recipe was actually made up by a quadriplegic guy that I used to care for when I was a private duty nurse. He would sit in his wheelchair in the kitchen and dictate every thing I was to do (even though I knew how), so that he felt like he was doing it all.
Provided by Miracle Miriam
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut up chicken breasts into bite sized chunks and saute in a little oil or butter until cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare the alfredo noodles in a large dutch oven, following package directions.
- Steam the frozen broccoli in another pan using a steamer, or cook it in a pan until just done.** (Steaming is better for retaining nutrients.).
- When all three are done, add the chicken and broccoli to the alfredo noodles.
- Mix well and serve with some fresh French bread from the deli.
- **Another thing you can do to steam the broccoli is to place it in a metal colander, and place the colander resting inside the dutch oven over the cooking noodles with a lid over the top. Convenient, eh?
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 26.9
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your chicken Alfredo. Look for fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and use a good quality Alfredo sauce.
- Cook the chicken properly: Be sure to cook the chicken all the way through, but don't overcook it. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
- Make sure the sauce is creamy and smooth: If your sauce is too thick, add a little milk or cream. If it's too thin, simmer it for a few minutes to reduce it.
- Serve the chicken Alfredo immediately: Once the chicken Alfredo is cooked, serve it immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Chicken Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken Alfredo a try. You won't be disappointed!
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