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lemon chicken alfredo
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo

This lemon chicken alfredo is rich, creamy, and brightened with garlic and fresh citrus. Learn every technique for a restaurant-quality pasta made right at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 SERVINGS
Course: Pasta
Calories: 720
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 chicken breast
  • salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
Sauce
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 1½ tbsp flour
  • 1½ cup heavy cream
  • salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ¾ cup Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
Pasta
  • 9 oz fettuccine
  • 1 cup pasta water

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken.
  2. Cook pasta and reserve water.
  3. Cook chicken.
  4. Make sauce with butter and flour.
  5. Add cream and seasonings.
  6. Add cheese.
  7. Add lemon.
  8. Add pasta and pasta water.
  9. Add chicken and toss.
  10. Serve immediately.

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