Description
Indulge in a creamy, comforting bowl of chicken alfredo pasta that wraps you in warmth and nostalgia. This delightful dish features tender chicken and rich, velvety sauce clinging to fettuccine, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, this recipe is a must-try for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add sliced chicken and cooked fettuccine to the sauce; toss until well-coated.
- Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan or fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg