Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo (Print Format)
Creamy Alfredo fettuccine tossed with lemon, garlic, and pan-seared chicken for a rich, tangy main dish.
# Ingredients:
→ For the chicken
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1 chicken breast, halved lengthwise into even thickness
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Salt, to taste
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1 tsp smoked paprika powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp black pepper powder
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1 tbsp oil, for marinating
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2 tbsp oil, for cooking
→ For the sauce
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1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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5 tbsp butter
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1 1/2 cups unsweetened heavy whipping cream, at room temperature
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Salt, to taste
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp dried parsley
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3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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2 tsp lemon juice
→ To assemble
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9 oz fettuccine
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1 cup pasta water
# Steps:
01 -
Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika powder. Add oil and mix well to coat. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
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Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
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In a pan, heat oil and cook the marinated chicken for 4–5 minutes per side over medium-high heat, depending on thickness. Set aside.
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In the same pan, add butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 30–40 seconds, stirring constantly to remove the raw taste (do not brown). Add the heavy whipping cream and mix well. Stir in salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried parsley. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
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Reduce the heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add lemon zest and lemon juice, then adjust salt or lemon to taste.
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Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing gently. Add reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta.
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Slice the chicken and add to the pasta. Toss again and simmer on low heat for 1–2 minutes to combine flavors. Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, or a pinch of black pepper as desired. Optionally, drizzle olive oil or butter on top for added gloss.