Super kid-friendly rotisserie chicken Alfredo in just 25 minutes.
Learning to be a competent home cook is mostly about learning which shortcuts are worth it and which arent.
It should just hang on to the pasta without being gloopy.
Nick Evans
It cuts way down on the prep with no noticeable taste difference, in my opinion!
What Is Alfredo Sauce?
Alfredo is a creamy pasta sauce.
Nick Evans
Its basically just cream and butter, slowly simmered together.
(You do not need any thickeners to make it.)
Don’t worry your secret is safe with me!
Nick Evans
There wont be much difference in finished taste.
Most of the flavor comes from the sauce, anyway!
The chicken just adds a little protein to the dish and gives it some extra body.
Nick Evans
I would go with fettuccine or linguine, but a spaghetti will work fine as well.
Check out thismake-ahead versionfor tips on that!
Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and reheat well.
Nick Evans
Whatever you do, just dont microwave them!
Reheat the cold Alfredo pasta in a pot with a splash of water over low heat.
Gentle heat is the key to bringing this pasta back to life!
Nick Evans
The Dad Add: Lemon Arugula Salad
This is a rich dish, no doubt about it.
To balance it out, I like to serve it alongside a bright, peppery arugula salad.
Its borderline if you could get kids to eat this.
Nick Evans
Mine tried it, and passed, but adults will absolutely appreciate the combination.
The kids were very skeptical of it at first.
I realized that I hadnt served them many white pasta sauces.
Nick Evans
Wins all around, although less leftovers for me the next day.
Add the butter, cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to small or medium-sized sauce pan.
Heat over medium-low heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a slight simmer.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until its al dente, according to package.
When pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain pasta.
Return the cooked pasta to the pot and add the Alfredo sauce and shredded chicken.
Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly to combine ingredients.
Add cheese and continue to stir (I like to use tongs for this part).
Sauce will thicken as you stir it with the pasta.
You might not need any pasta water or you might need a good amount of it.
This is the ideal salad to serve alongside Alfredo.
Its bright and peppery and cuts through the richness of the Alfredo.
Toss together the arugula, tomatoes, and pistachios.
Top with shaved parmesan.
LEFTOVERS!Leftover chicken Alfredo will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat the Alfredo gently in a pot over low heat with a splash of water.
