Description
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender fettuccine pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce and succulent chicken. This dish effortlessly brings warmth and satisfaction to any table, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet, let rest, then slice.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the drained fettuccine and sliced chicken into the sauce, gently tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve hot with additional Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg