Boneless Chicken Recipe
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccini Alfredo Recipe
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The grill marks look nice on this chicken alfredo fettuccini recipe and grill marks look great on pretty much any meat so, if the sun is shining, why not fire up the grill? You will find this chicken alfredo fettuccini recipe easy to make and the sauce is especially nice. Whether you want to make a classic dish for a dinner party or just something creamy and flavorful for the family, this grilled chicken alfredo is heartily recommended. You can see in the photo how a colorful salad on the side finishes off this dish perfectly and makes it a complete meal.
Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccini
The chicken in this chicken alfredo recipe is brined to stop it from drying out on the grill. So, what is brining exactly? It means marinating in salty water. You don't have to brine the chicken but if you want a moist and really juicy result why not give it a go? All you need to brine the chicken is some salted water and a plastic bag. You will definitely taste the extra juiciness after cooking the chicken and you might want to use this brining technique with other easy chicken recipes, to give the chicken a similar texture.
Chicken alfredo recipes differ and, with some, you cook the chicken with the sauce and pasta; with others, the chicken is combined with the sauce and the pasta is served on the side. It is a matter of personal preference really, because both ways are good.
In this recipe for chicken alfredo, the chicken and pasta are arranged on the plate and you can pour the sauce over the top or serve it separately. A colorful side salad is a nice touch too. The olive oil on the chicken breasts is to give it a nice golden color on the grill. Grilling the chicken in this fettuccini alfredo recipe helps to make a healthier version of this true comfort food, which tastes every bit, as good as the traditional Italian dish, since the fat drips off the grill as the chicken cooks. The creamy sauce, which is flavored with nutmeg and cheese, is especially good and this delicious dish could work very well at a dinner party.
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Recipe
Ingredients -
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 cups cold water
¾ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon olive oil
4 sage leaves
8 oz fettuccini
1 cup freshly grated parmesan at room temperature
¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 ¼ cup half and half
2 tablespoons butter
Fresh basil or oregano to garnish
Salt
White pepper
Preparation:
Combine the water and salt until the salt dissolves.
Put the chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag, add the brine, seal, and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours. Rinse the chicken, dry with paper towels and rub the olive oil over the outside. Sprinkle salt and pepper on it too.
Grill the chicken for 3 minutes per side on a medium grill. Turn the grill to low or move the chicken further from the heat and cook for about 10 more minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 degrees F.
If you do not have a thermometer, poke a hole in the chicken to see if the juices run clear.
Cook the fettuccini.
Combine the cream, butter and half the cheese in a sauté pan. Cook on a medium low heat, stirring now and then, until the mixture is thick and has reduced a bit.
Add the nutmeg, sage, salt, and pepper to taste.
If the sauce is too thick or heavy, add some of the pasta cooking water.
Add the drained pasta.
Cut the grilled chicken into thick slices and serve with the pasta and sauce and a colorful side salad.
Use the basil or oregano to garnish the pasta.
Serve parmesan cheese on the side.
(Serves 4)