Description
This Ultimate Creamy Chicken Alfredo features a rich, velvety sauce and tender chicken paired with fettuccine pasta, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Cut lengthwise for even cooking)
- 0.5 teaspoon All-purpose flour (For dredging the chicken)
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Adds herbaceous flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Enhances flavors)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper (For warmth)
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (Lends color and smokiness)
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder (For savory depth)
- 8 tablespoons Butter (2 for chicken, 6 for sauce)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 cups Heavy cream (For the sauce base)
- 1.5 cups Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Key for cheesy goodness)
- 16 ounces Fettuccine pasta (Perfect for holding sauce)
- Salted water (For boiling pasta)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise for even cooking. Dredge them in a mix of flour, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Cook the chicken. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes on each side.
- Make the sauce. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about a minute, then pour in the heavy cream.
- Add the cheese. Slowly whisk in the grated Parmesan until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine with the creamy sauce. Toss to coat and serve topped with sliced chicken.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor and texture. You can add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for a nutrient boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg