Description
A rich and indulgent chicken Alfredo with a creamy, cheesy sauce enveloping tender chicken and fettuccine pasta, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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
- Begin by preparing your chicken. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts lengthwise to create thinner pieces.
- Dredge the chicken in a mixture of all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into a silky sauce.
- While the sauce thickens, cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- Drain and add the pasta directly to the sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken and arrange it over the pasta. Toss everything together and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor, and don’t overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg