Smoked Chicken Alfredo

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) according to manufacturer's directions.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place chicken, unstacked, onto wire racks. Place the racks into the smoker. Transfer soaked wood chips to an aluminum pan; cover with aluminum foil. Poke holes in foil so smoke can escape. Add pan to smoker according to manufacturer's directions.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Smoke chicken until no longer pink in centers and juices run clear, 30 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate; rest until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; wipe the skillet clean. Dice bacon. Dice cooled chicken.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain; transfer to a bowl.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add wine to the skillet; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Add ½ cup butter until melted. Add cream; stir to combine. Pour sauce into empty pasta pot.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Slowly add Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted and combined. Heat sauce over medium-low heat until thickened and reduced, 5 to 7 minutes. Taste; season with salt and black pepper. Stir in mushrooms, bacon, and chicken. Add fettuccine; toss to combine.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

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