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Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Broth and Seasoning

    • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • Ground black pepper to taste
    • 🧂 Salt to taste
  • Dairy

    • 🥛 2 cups heavy cream
    • 🥚 2 egg yolks
    • 🧀 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
  • Pasta

    • 1 pound fettuccine
  • Herbs

    • 1 sprig chopped fresh parsley

STEPS

1

Combine chicken breasts and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes. Turn breasts, cover, and simmer another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit with the cover on for 15 minutes.

2

Remove chicken breasts from the broth and set aside to cool, reserving the broth in the saucepan. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into bite-size slices.

3

Return the chicken broth to medium heat and cook until reduced to 1 cup.

4

Stir garlic, black pepper, and heavy cream into the reduced broth; bring to a simmer and remove from heat.

5

Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Beat 1 tablespoon of the warm cream mixture into the eggs until thoroughly incorporated; repeat until about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture is used.

6

Whisk the warm cream and egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture almost comes to a simmer and thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

7

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes. Drain.

8

Stir parsley, 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano, and cream mixture into the pasta. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for a few minutes until thick.

9

Fold chicken and 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano into the pasta mixture to serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

759

Calories

  • 38
    Protein
  • 60
    Carbs
  • 42
    Fats

💡 Lightly sear the chicken breasts for added flavor before simmering in broth.Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for the best flavor.If making ahead, avoid mixing all the pasta and sauce to prevent the dish from drying out during reheating.