Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Chicken

Ingredients

16 ounces fettuccine

2 1/2 cups heavy cream

6-8 tablespoons butter

2 cups grated Parmesan

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 pound chicken tenders

Garlic Powder & Onion Powder 

Directions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally,  Drain.

Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat evoo in a grill pan. Once hot add chicken tenders and cook 5-6 minutes on each side. Once cooked set aside.

Stir 2 cups of the cream in a heavy large skillet to blend. Add the butter and cook over medium heat just until the butter melts, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Add the pasta and toss. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of cream, and Parmesan to the cream sauce in the skillet. Add the salt and pepper. Toss the pasta mixture over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Place pasta in a large bowl and add chicken tenders on top. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish. Serve immediately.