After almost a month away due to computer issues, where all our photos are stored and where I am able to edit them, we come back with a Meal that is diverse in flavor as well as overall appearance on the plate, where we have a nice vivid Cream color from the Alfredo Sauce, and contrasted nicely with the bright Green of the broccoli. An overall delicious meal that hits hard on your taste buds, where you get a delicate flavor of Garlic and season salt blended nicely with the rich creamy alfredo sauce and add the crunciness of the broccoli, its a meal any adult or child alike can truly enjoy. But bring the napkins cause it can get messy!
Lately we have been on a wine and craft beer kick, going for stuff with extreme flavors that can add a compliment to a certain food group we are enjoying. You can see in the pictures we have Chosen a Seasonal Beer from Founders Brewery in Grand Rapids, MI, called "Cerise". This beer is made with Michigan Cherries and is a balance between sweet and tart and was a good compliment to the pasta, although I would have probably preferred it with a nice steak, but none the less, a phenomenal and highly recommended beer. So thanks goes to Mark for reinvigorating me with craft beer, because i've had it before, yet never really appreciated the delicate balance that goes into a truly great beer. Founders and New Holland are just two of many Breweries who's products I've tried recently and look forward in expanding my horizons and trying to find many more and different craft beers in the future.
Ingrediants:
- Four Boneless, Skinless frozen, then thawed, Chicken Breasts.
- Four Cloves fresh Garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Seasoned Salt
- 2/3 of a box of Fettuccine
- 1 1/2 Jars Alfredo Sauce
- 2 Fresh Crowns of Broccoli
- Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Tsp Italian Seasoning
1. Add pasta to boiling water and turn on big skillet to medium high heat, add the Olive Oil.
2. Prepare Chicken: Dice thawed chicken breasts to bite size pieces and wait until pan with olive oil is hot and add chicken, press the garlic, and add seasoned salt and Italian Seasoning; mix together.
3. Let chicken cook for two minutes and Add Brocolli. We prefer our broccoli a little crunchy at finish and if you prefer it more well cooked, steam broccoli before adding in this step. If you feel more comfortable cooking chicken fully, that will work as well, but that is not the way we prepare it. Cook until chicken is cooked to your liking.
4. Add Alfredo Sauce to skillet combining the chicken, broccoli and sauce. Let cook approximately four minutes, then add the strained Fettuccine and stir, removing from heat
Lately we have been on a wine and craft beer kick, going for stuff with extreme flavors that can add a compliment to a certain food group we are enjoying. You can see in the pictures we have Chosen a Seasonal Beer from Founders Brewery in Grand Rapids, MI, called "Cerise". This beer is made with Michigan Cherries and is a balance between sweet and tart and was a good compliment to the pasta, although I would have probably preferred it with a nice steak, but none the less, a phenomenal and highly recommended beer. So thanks goes to Mark for reinvigorating me with craft beer, because i've had it before, yet never really appreciated the delicate balance that goes into a truly great beer. Founders and New Holland are just two of many Breweries who's products I've tried recently and look forward in expanding my horizons and trying to find many more and different craft beers in the future.
So there is our Garlic Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli. An overall easy meal that can be made and enjoyed in about 30 minutes, and for us, even created two dishes of leftovers for lunch the next day. Any questions feel free to ask, and it feels good to be back. New post to come soon! Enjoy!
I would recommend blanching the broccoli in salted water then halt the cooking process in an ice water bath before reintroducing them to the dish along with the alfredo sauce. Adding the broccoli to the chicken while still uncooked is a health hazard (see : On food and cooking by Harold McGee).
ReplyDeleteAlso the water for the noodles should be salted quit liberally until it taste like the ocean.
I would suggest a Saison beer or a Wit beer to compliment the flavor structure of the alfredo sauce and chicken.
Thanks for Comment! I haven't heard that and couldn't find anywhere that said that, looking at Harlod McGee, but I'll continue trying and I'll note it on the blog.
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