Chicken Alfredo

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Chicken Alfredo

Joan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chicken, pasta
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 quart low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 4 cups parmesan cheese freshly shredded with microplane
  • Salt and pepper
  • parsley

Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces. Season with 1/2 a teaspoon of kosher salt and a few turns of pepper.
  • Brown chicken in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat, depending on how big your pan is you may need to brown in two batches to prevent over crowding.
  • It does not need to be cooked through at this point, it will continue cooking as it simmers.
  • Once chicken is browned, add two more tablespoons of olive oil and minced garlic and saute for about one minute.
  • Add chicken broth, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and uncooked pasta to pan and stir. **If using fresh pasta, do not add to cream mixture. Cook separately and add to cream mixture just before serving**
  • Once mixture starts to bubble, cover and reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper as needed and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  • **T reduce calories, you can use half and half in place of the heavy cream.
    ** You can also add in any veggies you like - chopped broccoli is delicious!

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