Paula Deen’s Chicken Alfredo is an elegant dish and in this one, Paula adds a magic touch. One of the best ones I’ve ever had!
I love the addition of the bacon, onion, and garlic.
It’s really a simple dish to put together in spite of its elegance. Quick enough for a weeknight meal!
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Paula Deen’s Chicken Alfredo With Crispy Bacon Recipe
Paula Deen's Chicken Alfredo With Crispy Bacon
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
I love the addition of the bacon, onion and garlic.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Paula Deen's Chicken Alfredo
Servings: 4
Calories: 375 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 3/4 cup onion chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream add more if you want it extra creamy
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoons parsley freshly chopped
- 16 ounces fettuccine pasta cooked and kept warm
- 1/4 cup water reserved water from boiling pasta
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon; cook until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken in drippings; add chicken broth. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken; shred meat.
- Add the onion and garlic to skillet; cook for 7 minutes over medium-high heat or until onion is tender. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet, and stir in the cream; cook for 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. Remove from heat; add cheese and parsley, stirring until cheese melts.
- Tossed cooked fettuccini with the chicken mixture. Add enough reserved cooking liquid to reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Recipe based on one by diner524
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