Get Chicken Alfredo sauce
Making a tasty chicken alfredo dish is super easy, thanks to jarred alfredo sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. You can have creamy, flavorful pasta ready in no time. Plus, you can add your favorite ingredients or change the flavors to your liking.
Equipment
- Skillet or large saucepan: For cooking the chicken.
- Pot: To boil the pasta.
- Cutting board and knife: For preparing the chicken and garlic.
- Wooden spoon or spatula: For stirring and mixing.
- Colander: To drain the cooked pasta.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts: The main protein in the dish.
- Jarred alfredo sauce: A quick and easy creamy base.
- Pasta: Pick your favorite like fettuccine or linguine.
- Butter: For sautéing the chicken and enriching the sauce.
- Garlic: Minced or crushed adds flavor.
- Parmesan cheese: Grated or shredded for topping.
- Salt and pepper: Season the chicken and balance the flavors.
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water for the pasta.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until done, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice or shred it.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in the jarred alfredo sauce and stir to combine. Simmer the sauce.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water as directed on the package.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve the chicken alfredo with jar sauce hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Cook Tips
For the best texture, cook the pasta al dente. This stops it from becoming mushy when mixed with the creamy sauce. Also, adding a splash of pasta cooking water to the sauce helps it stick to the noodles better.Storage and Reheating
Leftover chicken alfredo can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, add a bit of milk or cream to the sauce. This keeps it creamy. Warm the dish gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring often, until it’s hot.Troubleshooting
If your alfredo sauce is too thick, whisk in some pasta cooking water to thin it. If it’s too thin, simmer it for a few minutes to thicken. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to get the flavor just right.Did you make this recipe?
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