Craving a meal that makes you close your eyes and sigh with satisfaction, Chef? This chicken alfredo with a homemade cheese sauce is the answer! Al dente penne pasta, salty bacon, NOMU-spiced chicken mini fillets & silky onion are coated with a rich sauce au fromage. Garnished with delicate ribbons of Italian-style cheese & fresh parsley. Enjoy with the recommended Waterkloof wine pairing.
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AL DENTE 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.
BETTER WITH BACON
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
GREEN BEANS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
NOMU-SPICED Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side.
COMFORTING CHEESE SAUCE
Return the pot to 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, Chicken, bacon, and the grated cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
AMAZING ALFREDO
Serve the loaded pasta and garnish with the cheese ribbons and the Parsley. Side with the charred beans. Well done, Chef!
AL DENTE 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.
BETTER WITH BACON
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
GREEN BEANS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
NOMU-SPICED Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side.
COMFORTING CHEESE SAUCE
Return the pot to 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, Chicken, bacon, and the grated cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
AMAZING ALFREDO
Serve the loaded pasta and garnish with the cheese ribbons and the Parsley. Side with the charred beans. Well done, Chef!
AL DENTE 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.
BETTER WITH BACON
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
GREEN BEANS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
NOMU-SPICED Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side.
COMFORTING CHEESE SAUCE
Return the pot to 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, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the pasta, Chicken, bacon, and the grated cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
AMAZING ALFREDO
Serve the loaded pasta and garnish with the cheese ribbons and the Parsley. Side with the charred beans. Well done, Chef!
AL DENTE 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.
BETTER WITH BACON
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
GREEN BEANS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
NOMU-SPICED Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side.
COMFORTING CHEESE SAUCE
Return the pot to 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, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the pasta, Chicken, bacon, and the grated cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
AMAZING ALFREDO
Serve the loaded pasta and garnish with the cheese ribbons and the Parsley. Side with the charred beans. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R130.94
for 4 servings · R32.74 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 120 gPlant Powered™ Dairy Free Hard Cheese 260 g 260 g at R69.99 · 46% of packR32.30
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Cheddar Cheese needs 160 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 19% of packR32.00
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Green Beans needs 320 gGreen Beans in Brine 410 g 410 g at R26.99 · 78% of packR21.07
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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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Penne Pasta needs 300 gPenne Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 60% of packR13.79
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Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Stock Chunks Avg 800 g 800 g at R27.99 · 75% of packR20.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Full Cream UHT Milk
- Cake Flour
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Streaky Pork Bacon - 8 strips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo?
The preparation time for Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo with charred green beans is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo with charred green beans?
The total time required to make Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo with charred green beans is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo?
Cake Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Full Cream UHT Milk, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Beans, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Parsley, Penne Pasta, Streaky Pork Bacon
What is the nutritional information of Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo?
Calories: 1184, Carbs: 93 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 84.8 grams, Sugar: 20.8 grams, Salt: 1555 grams
How do I prepare Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo?
AMAZING ALFREDO: Serve the loaded pasta and garnish with the cheese ribbons and the parsley. Side with the charred beans. Well done, Chef! COMFORTING CHEESE SAUCE: Return the pot to 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, chicken, bacon, and the grated cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season. NOMU-SPICED CHICKEN: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. GREEN BEANS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover. BETTER WITH BACON: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel, and roughly chop. AL DENTE 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 Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo?
Cake Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Full Cream UHT Milk, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Beans, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Parsley, Penne Pasta, Streaky Pork Bacon
How many calories does Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo have?
1184 calories
How much fat content does Waterkloof’s Chicken Alfredo have?
grams