Description
Creamy fettuccine chicken alfredo is a timeless classic that delights with its rich, velvety sauce and tender chicken. This one-pot wonder combines silky fettuccine pasta enveloped in a luscious cream and Parmesan blend, making it the perfect dish for family dinners or date nights. Easy to prepare and customize, this recipe ensures everyone at your table will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- 2. Add garlic and butter: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3. Create the sauce: Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth (3-4 minutes).
- 4. Toss in pasta: Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce, mixing gently to coat every strand.
- 5. Combine chicken and serve: Slice chicken into strips, laying them atop the pasta. Drizzle any extra sauce over the top and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg