Description
Creamy Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate indulgence for pasta lovers. This comforting dish features tender chicken coated in a rich, velvety sauce of heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, this recipe delivers a delightful dining experience that brings family and friends together. Each creamy bite offers a warm hug on chilly evenings, making it an ideal choice for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes per side). Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (10-12 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If sauce is too thick, mix in reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce and sliced chicken until well combined.
- Serve garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 360g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg