It’s simply undeniable. The Italians know how to get the most out of the least amount of ingredients. This alfredo-inspired chicken & pasta dish proves that with every bite. Al dente penne pasta is coated in a homemade bechamel sauce, with silky onion, golden chicken, salty cheese & plump peas. Grab your spoon and fork and eat to your heart’s delight, Chef!
Serving guide
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PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
Place another pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the Chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
Place another pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the Chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
Place another pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 5-6 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the Chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
Place another pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 5-6 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the Chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R115.24
for 4 servings · R28.81 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Peas needs 200 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 27% of packR11.46
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Cheddar Cheese needs 200 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 24% of packR40.00
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Penne Pasta needs 300 gPenne Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 60% of packR13.79
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Full Cream UHT Milk
- Cake Flour
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Alfredo-style Chicken?
The preparation time for Alfredo-style Chicken with peas is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Alfredo-style Chicken with peas?
The total time required to make Alfredo-style Chicken with peas is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Alfredo-style Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Alfredo-style Chicken?
Cake Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Full Cream UHT Milk, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Peas, Penne Pasta
What is the nutritional information of Alfredo-style Chicken?
Calories: 901, Carbs: 93 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 67.6 grams, Sugar: 20.9 grams, Salt: 2933 grams
How do I prepare Alfredo-style Chicken?
DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef! ALL TOGETHER: Place another pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season. CHICKEN: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Alfredo-style Chicken?
Cake Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Full Cream UHT Milk, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Peas, Penne Pasta
How many calories does Alfredo-style Chicken have?
901 calories
How much fat content does Alfredo-style Chicken have?
grams