Ingredients

For 3–4 servings:

300g fettuccine or spaghetti pasta

300g chicken breast (sliced or diced)

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk

½ cup grated Parmesan (or any melting cheese available)

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon thyme or oregano

½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Fresh parsley or spring onions for garnish

Optional Nigerian twist:

Add sautéed bell peppers, suya spice, or use goat meat instead of chicken

Cooking Steps

1. Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta in salted water until soft.

Drain and set aside (reserve a little pasta water).

2. Cook the Chicken

Season chicken with salt, thyme, and pepper.

Heat oil and butter in a pan.

Fry chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Alfredo Sauce

In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

Pour in heavy cream (or milk).

Let it simmer gently for 2 minutes.

Add cheese and stir until creamy.

4. Combine Everything

Add chicken back into the sauce.

Add cooked pasta and toss gently.

Add a splash of pasta water if too thick.

5. Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle parsley or spring onions.

Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.