Description
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender fettuccine pasta and juicy chicken in a luscious Alfredo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this meal is as delightful to prepare as it is to eat. With its rich flavors and simple ingredients, it’s guaranteed to impress your loved ones and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic finely and gather all components.
- 2. Cook the fettuccine: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- 3. Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Create the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer; stir in Parmesan until melted.
- 5. Combine: Drain fettuccine (reserve some pasta water), add to the sauce with sliced chicken, tossing well. If needed, add reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- 6. Garnish & serve: Plate your dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 730
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg