Description
One-Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich sauce—all in one pan! This quick weeknight meal brings comfort without the guilt, making it perfect for busy evenings. With its delightful flavors and minimal cleanup, your family will be asking for this delicious recipe again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and grating cheese.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts, cooking for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan and let rest.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer while scraping up flavorful bits from the pan.
- Stir in uncooked fettuccine and enough water or broth to cover; cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg