Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Creamy Chicken Alfredo is a delightful dish that transforms any weeknight meal into a restaurant-quality experience. With tender fettuccine pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe balances comfort and elegance. Perfectly sautéed chicken adds heartiness to each bite, making it an instant favorite among family and friends. Quick to prepare and versatile enough for any dietary preference, this Chicken Alfredo will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-8 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and slice.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking the chicken until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while scraping up browned bits from the skillet. Let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 730
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg