Description
A creamy and comforting Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and slice.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For quicker preparation, use pre-cooked chicken or pre-grated cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg