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Creamy Southwest Chicken Alfredo – A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

A creamy and flavorful twist on classic Alfredo with a Southwest kick, featuring tender chicken, peppers, and a rich, spicy sauce.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

  • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well. Add the cooked fettuccine and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.