A smooth homemade Alfredo sauce is the perfect base for crisp, tangy slices of spicy pepperoncini, caramelized onions, mushrooms and tender, diced chicken. Spoon over your favorite pasta and enjoy! Serve with Mixed Bean Salad for a delicious dinner combination.
1sweet onion, largediced, about 1 cup but if the onion is large it'll be more like 2 cups which will work fine
3-4chicken breasts, about 2 poundsdiced, chicken tenders work great too
4tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonscream cheese
4cupshalf and half
1teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoonpepper
½teaspoongarlic powder
1cupparmesan cheesefreshly grated, plus more for garnish when serving
1cupsliced pepperoncinisadd an additional ¼ cup for more spicy flavor and some for garnish on each serving
fettuccine pastaor any pasta of your choice, about 1 pound
Instructions
Cook Onions and Mushrooms
In a large skillet on the stove add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat on medium high heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Add sliced onion and mushrooms and cook until softened and the onions have started to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
Cook Chicken
Remove onions and mushrooms from the pan, place in a dish and cover to keep warm. In the same large skillet, place diced chicken breast, season lightly with a little salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned. Remove from pan, add to the dish with the onions and mushrooms, keep warm.
Make Alfredo Sauce
In the same skillet melt butter, add cream cheese and stir until melted. Mix in half and half, garlic powder, salt, pepper and add parmesan cheese. Stir until it begins to thicken. This is an Alfredo sauce. Whisk frequently over medium heat. It takes about 10 minutes until it starts to thicken.
Simmer then Serve
Add the chicken, onions and mushrooms back into the skillet with the sauce, stir to combine then add sliced pepperoncinis. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes while your pasta cooks. The sauce will continue to thicken. Drain the pasta and serve with large spoonfuls of the sauce on top of each serving. Garnish with more freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Not in a spicy mood? Leave the pepperoncini peppers out or swap them for sliced red or green peppers instead. Please note, the calories and nutrition calculated for this recipe do not include your serving of pasta. Want to make a red sauce next time? You'll love how easy it is to make Tomato Cream Sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.