Description
Creamy and rich Chicken Alfredo Pasta combines tender chicken with fettuccine in a delicious Alfredo sauce, making it a favorite for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or evaporated milk. Consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg