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Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Chicken Alfredo recipe to make at home is very tasty and better than any take-out! Creamy, packed with Mushrooms and Chicken, delicious served with Avocado

Chicken Alfredo Recipe

This Homemade Chicken Alfredo is definitely way better than any take-out you have ever had ! And it is so quick and easy to make too !

No weird ingredients, all should be in your pantry already.

Chicken Alfredo Recipe

A Pasta dish is perfect for a midweek dinner in so many ways.

I already mentioned quick and easy, but it is an overall favorite dish with all family members, from the little ones to Mom and Dad.

Chicken Alfredo Recipe

I think the addition of serving with Avocado is just genius ! You can always leave the Avocado out, but give it a try first.

Unbelievable how much flavor the Avocado adds to this simple dish !

The servings given below is for either 4 adults (huge servings!) or 2 adults and 4 kids.

However, looking at the ingredients, you should have an idea whether it is enough for your family. If not, this recipe for the homemade Chicken Alfredo can also be doubled easily.

(Scroll down for the printable recipe card and nutritional values)

Ingredients for easy Chicken Alfredo:

  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil, divided (or Vegetable Oil)
  • 450 grams Chicken Fillets, cut into strips ( 1 pound )
  • Salt and Lemon Pepper, to taste
  • 250 grams Mushrooms, sliced ( 8 oz )
  • 1 Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh, crushed
  • 1 cup Fresh Cream (double cream/whipping cream)
  • 500 grams (raw weight) Tagliatelle/Fettucini, cooked ( 16 oz raw weight )

To Serve (optional but recommended!):

  • 1 Avocado, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons Parsley, chopped

Instructions to make easy Chicken Alfredo:

1.) Heat 2 tablespoonfuls of the Oil in a large pan- season the Chicken with Salt and Lemon Pepper – stir-fry until golden – remove from pan and keep aside
2.) Using the same pan – add the remaining Oil and saute the Mushrooms until soft and golden – scoop out and keep aside with the Chicken
3.) Add the Onion and Garlic to the pan – fry for a minute or two – add the Cream – bring to the boil and add back the Chicken and Mushrooms – turn the heat down and simmer 12 – 15 minutes or until the Chicken is fully cooked
4.) In a large mixing bowl – toss together the Chicken mixture and the cooked Pasta – transfer to serving plates
5.) Serve topped with Avocado and Parsley

Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Linda Nortje
Chicken Alfredo recipe to make at home is very tasty and better than any take-out! Creamy, packed with Mushrooms and Chicken, delicious served with Avocado
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 604 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup Avocado Oil divided (or Vegetable Oil)
  • 450 grams Chicken Fillets cut into strips ( 1 pound )
  • Salt and Lemon Pepper to taste
  • 250 grams Mushrooms sliced ( 8 oz )
  • 1 Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 t Garlic fresh, crushed
  • 1 cup Fresh Cream double cream/whipping cream
  • 500 grams raw weight Tagliatelle/Fettucini, cooked ( 6 oz raw weight)

TO SERVE:

  • 1 Avocado cubed
  • 2 teaspoons Parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoonfuls of the Oil in a large pan- season the Chicken with Salt and Lemon Pepper – stir-fry until golden – remove from pan and keep aside
  • Using the same pan – add the remaining Oil and saute the Mushrooms until soft and golden – scoop out and keep aside with the Chicken
  • Add the Onion and Garlic to the pan – fry for a minute or two – add the Cream – bring to the boil and add back the Chicken and Mushrooms – turn the heat down and simmer 12 – 15 minutes or until the Chicken is fully cooked
  • In a large mixing bowl – toss together the Chicken mixture and the cooked Pasta – transfer to serving plates
  • Serve topped with Avocado and Parsley
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 Adult size
Amount per Serving
Calories
604
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
45
g
69
%
Saturated Fat
 
17
g
106
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
24
g
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
43.8
g
88
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Serve topped with cubed Avocado and sprinkled with Parsley.
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April J Harris

Tuesday 21st of October 2014

This looks delicious, Linda! I love how you have used avocado in the recipe too. Pinned :-) Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.

Bobbi @ 3GLOL

Monday 20th of October 2014

I love chicken alfredo!!

Thanks so much for linking up to Teach Me Tuesday last week. You are very much appreciated! Can't wait to see what you have this week. Hope to see you there. Starts tonight at 8pm CST.

Have an awesome week!

Catherine Holt

Sunday 19th of October 2014

Oh, your right, this is a winner dish. Plus chicken and avocado is simply the perfect compliment. Delish!!

Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.

Swathi Iyer

Sunday 19th of October 2014

Homemade chicken alfreado looks delicious thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. pining.

Julia Klimek

Thursday 16th of October 2014

YUM, this looks so good - avocado sounds like the best idea EVER!!! I will try this for sure!!! Thank you joining us at Merry Monday - always love having you! xx Julia

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