Description
Delicious and creamy Chicken Alfredo featuring tender shredded chicken thighs, rich double cream, and freshly grated parmesan served over perfectly cooked fettuccine or tagliatelle. This indulgent pasta dish comes together quickly in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, halved
Pasta
- 300g fettuccine or tagliatelle
Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 200ml double cream
- ½ whole nutmeg, grated
- 100g parmesan, divided
To Serve
- Chopped parsley
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the halved chicken thighs and cook for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pan and let it cool slightly. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil Pasta: Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine or tagliatelle and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructions indicate for al dente texture.
- Prepare Sauce: While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in the frying pan over medium heat. Scrape the bottom of the pan to lift any browned bits for flavor. Pour in the double cream and add the grated nutmeg, then bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Return the shredded chicken to the pan and combine well.
- Toss Pasta and Sauce: Using tongs, transfer the drained pasta directly from the cooking water into the frying pan with the sauce and chicken. Sprinkle most of the parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss thoroughly to coat, adding a splash of pasta cooking water if the sauce seems stiff.
- Serve: Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste. Divide the creamy chicken Alfredo among bowls. Top with the remaining parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor; pre-ground nutmeg can be substituted if needed.
- Adjust the amount of cream for a thicker or thinner sauce according to preference.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some freshly cracked black pepper on top before serving.
- Chicken thighs are preferred for juiciness, but chicken breasts can also be used as a leaner alternative.
- Reserve some pasta cooking water as it helps loosen the sauce and ensures it coats the pasta evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
