Description
A classic Italian-American dish featuring creamy, rich sauce and tender chicken. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 oz Parmesan (finely grated)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Finely chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook for about 8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic, chicken broth, and milk. Season lightly and simmer over medium heat.
- Cook the fettuccine: Add pasta to the simmering sauce, stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes until al dente and the sauce has thickened.
- Finish the dish: Stir in Parmesan and heavy cream until smooth. Allow to thicken for another 3 minutes.
- Combine and serve: Fold sliced chicken into the sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute fettuccine with zucchini noodles or whole grain pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg