Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 2 large Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra-virgin)
• 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted, divided)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning (or freshly grated lemon zest + black pepper)
• to taste Salt
• 12 ounces Fettuccine Pasta (dry)
• 1 medium Shallot (finely minced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (35% fat)
• 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Season Chicken

   Pat chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sear Chicken

   Heat skillet over medium‑high heat, add olive oil, and place chicken breasts skin‑side down. Sear 4‑5 minutes until golden brown.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium‑high

3. Baste and Finish in Oven

   Add 2 Tbsp butter to the skillet, tilt pan and baste chicken for 1 minute. Transfer skillet to a pre‑heated oven at 375°F and bake 12‑15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 375°F

4. Cook Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add fettuccine, and cook 8‑10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

5. Prepare Sauce

   In a saucepan melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add minced shallot and sauté 2 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream, stir, then add Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, and grated Parmesan. Simmer 4‑5 minutes, stirring, until sauce thickens. If too thick, add reserved pasta water.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium

6. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce, toss to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt or extra pepper if needed.

   Time: PT3M

7. Slice Chicken and Plate

   Remove chicken from oven, let rest 3 minutes, then slice diagonally. Place a mound of sauced pasta on each plate, top with sliced chicken, drizzle extra sauce, and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

750

Protein

45 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

2 g