Description
A creamy, comforting Chicken Alfredo that combines tender chicken with fettuccine pasta in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and combined into the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine, mixing well to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality parmesan cheese for the best flavor. Adjust creaminess by substituting some cream with chicken broth for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg