Garlic Chicken Alfredo
- Ready In:
- 33mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breast halves)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄3 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine
- 1⁄2 cup frozen peas, thawed
directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to cook the fettuccine.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and saute until lightly browned and almost cooked, 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
- Add remaining 7 tablespoons butter and cream to chicken mixture.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until butter melts and mixture begins to thicken, 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Stir cheese and peas into cream mixture, cook until cheese is melted and mixture thickens, 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine chicken mixture and fettuccine; divide evenly among 4 shallow bowls.
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