Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines tender chicken and luscious pasta in a rich, buttery sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is simple yet satisfying. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will have everyone eagerly gathering around the table. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy the delightful flavors of this classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather kitchen tools including pots, pans, and utensils.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine drained fettuccine with the sauce in the skillet; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg