Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients

• 400 g fettuccine
• 2 pieces chicken breasts
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup parmesan (grated)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps

1. 1
   Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water; drain.
2. 2
   Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-6 min per side until golden and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
3. 3
   In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. 5
   Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Toss fettuccine in the sauce, adding pasta water if needed for consistency.
7. 7
   Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.