Description
Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a timeless comfort food that combines succulent chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine. This straightforward recipe creates a rich, flavorful dish in under an hour, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With just a handful of ingredients, you can impress family and friends with this delightful meal that promises warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic and ensuring the chicken breasts are thawed and patted dry.
- Cook the fettuccine in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer while stirring frequently. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Plate your Chicken Alfredo Pasta and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg