Description
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, rich Parmesan cheese, and luscious fettuccine in a velvety sauce. This quick and easy recipe delivers warm flavors and satisfying textures, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a family favorite that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and let rest before slicing.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently while stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Combine: Toss cooked fettuccine with the sauce and sliced chicken until well coated.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg