Simple Chicken Zucchini Alfredo Pasta

Name: Pasta Alfredo Zucchini Ayam Sederhana
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 6 chicken cutlets or 1 pound tenders; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound fettuccini, or other longer-cut pasta; salt and black pepper; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter; 2 zucchini/yellow summer squash, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; chili flakes; 6 ounces cream cheese at room temperature; 2 cups whole milk/heavy creamy, or use 1 cup of each; 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with zucchini and fresh herbs. A quick, easy summer twist on classic Alfredo!

⏱️ 30 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 18 views

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Foto: Half Baked Harvest

Ingredients

6 servings

6 chicken cutlets or 1 pound tenders
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fettuccini, or other longer-cut pasta
salt and black pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
2 zucchini/yellow summer squash, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
chili flakes
6 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
2 cups whole milk/heavy creamy, or use 1 cup of each
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Steps

1. In a bowl, toss the chicken with Italian seasoning, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. 2. Preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium. Grill or sear the chicken on both sides until cooked throughout, 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions. Save some pasta cooking water, then drain.4. Melt the butter with zucchini, garlic, oregano, and chili flakes in a large pan set over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant, then add the cream cheese. Turn the heat to low, and allow the cheese to melt. Whisk in the cream/milk and the parmesan. Season with pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Toss the pasta with the sauce. Stir in the basil/parsley.5. Slice the chicken and serve over bowls of pasta. Enjoy!