Do you want to make your own Alfredo Sauce? There is nothing like a creamy chicken or shrimp alfredo dish. I notice, this is a go to dish at most restaurants or Italian restaurants. Did you know you can achieve making this dish right at home? The steps are so easy! After you start making your own sauce you will be trying all kind of creamy and white sauce dishes. Let’s get into this easy recipe.
What you will need
- Heavy cream or whipping cream( 2-3 cups should do it)
- Butter (half of the stick)
- Fresh Garlic(1-2 cloves chopped)
- Cream cheese(1/2 cup cut in about 4 pieces)
- Grated Parmesan (I add shaved parmesan, Romano asiago cheese too)
- Black pepper ( salt to taste if you want)
- Parsley
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
How to make Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- First, Turn stove on medium, add your butter, garlic, and cream cheese to pan. Whisk or stir until butter and cream cheese is melted.
- Next, pour your heavy cream in slowly, whisking until its starts to simmer.
- Now add your cheeses in, still stirring slowly over low medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Your sauce should be starting to thicken.
- Add, black pepper, garlic powder, parsley, Italian seasoning. Turn down low, let it continue to simmer for about 5 minutes then serve.
TIP: While your sauce is low simmering, start adding cooked broccoli and chicken. Broccoli chicken alfredo is so yummy!
