Ina Garten Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Love creamy pasta nights? Ina Garten chicken alfredo recipe is pure comfort. This how to make Ina Garten chicken alfredo guide is simple and tasty.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast sliced thin.
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 3 cloves garlic minced.
- 1 cup heavy cream.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- ½ cup pasta water reserved.
- 2 tablespoons butter.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Fresh parsley chopped.
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil large pot of salted water. Add fettuccine. Cook al dente—8 minutes. Save 1 cup pasta water. Drain rest. Set aside.
Season and Cook Chicken
- Slice chicken thin. Season salt, pepper. Heat oil in skillet medium-high. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side. Golden brown. Remove to plate.
Make Garlic Base
- Lower heat medium. Add butter to skillet. Sauté garlic 1 minute until fragrant. Don't burn. Golden bits form base flavor.
Create Creamy Sauce
- Pour heavy cream into skillet. Simmer 3 minutes. Stir often. Thickens nicely. Add Parmesan slowly. Whisk smooth. Silky sauce ready.
Combine Everything
- Slice cooked chicken. Add back to sauce. Toss with drained pasta. Use pasta water to loosen. Creamy coat forms perfectly.
Finish and Serve
- Sprinkle parsley. Taste salt. Serve hot. Steam rises invitingly. Extra cheese welcome!
Notes
- Slice chicken cold—easier thin strips.
- Reserve pasta water always—sauce savior.
- Add broccoli for green boost.
- Shrimp swap for seafood night.
- Half-and-half cuts calories little.
- Lemon zest brightens flavor.
- Mushrooms add earthy depth.