Description
Creamy, comforting rotisserie chicken alfredo brings Italian-inspired pasta magic to dinner tables with minimal effort. Parmesan-rich sauce and tender chicken create a simple yet luxurious meal you can’t wait to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
Seasonings and Optional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil (for cooking garlic, optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a generously salted water pot and submerge fettuccine, cooking until perfectly tender with a slight bite. Extract one cup of starchy liquid before draining the pasta.
- Create a luxurious base in a spacious skillet by melting butter and optionally infusing with aromatic garlic until fragrant. Stream heavy cream into the pan, whisking smoothly.
- Season the developing sauce with salt, ground pepper, and delicate nutmeg. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, transforming into a velvety consistency over 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded rotisserie chicken, warming the protein throughout the creamy landscape. Progressively introduce Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a silken texture.
- Transfer cooked pasta directly into the skillet, carefully tumbling to ensure every strand becomes lavishly coated. Modulate sauce density by introducing reserved pasta water as needed.
- Present the dish in individual serving vessels, scattering freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and sauce consistency.
Notes
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserved pasta water is a secret weapon for creating the perfect sauce consistency, helping to bind and smooth out the Alfredo without making it too dry or thick.
- Garlic Optional Twist: Skip the garlic for a classic Alfredo, or add it for an extra flavor punch that transforms the traditional recipe into a more robust dish.
- Protein Flexibility: Swap rotisserie chicken with grilled shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, or crispy bacon to customize the dish to your taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace fettuccine with spiralized zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a lighter, gluten-free version that’s just as creamy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg