Chicken Alfredo with Grilled Apples
A creamy, comforting Chicken Alfredo taken to the next level with smoky-sweet grilled apples. The balance of savory, rich sauce with tender chicken and caramelized apples makes this a truly gourmet, yet simple, weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large pot (for pasta)
- large skillet or grill pan
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) dry fettuccine pasta
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced 1-inch thick
- 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (115 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in skillet. Season chicken with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Slice apples into thick wedges. Melt butter in skillet. Add apples, sprinkle with smoked paprika, and cook 3–4 minutes per side until tender with grill marks. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Turn off heat. Whisk in Parmesan and remaining salt until smooth and creamy.
- Add pasta and chicken to sauce. Toss until fully coated.
- Serve topped with grilled apples and parsley if desired.
Notes
Always add Parmesan off the heat to avoid a grainy sauce. Slice apples into thick wedges so they keep their shape on the grill.
Nutrition
Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gCalcium: 420mgIron: 3mg
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