Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a comforting, creamy dish that combines tender chicken and perfectly cooked fettuccine in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, with the flexibility to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. With minimal time and effort required, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will delight family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop garlic, season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Boil fettuccine: Cook fettuccine according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer while whisking in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Slice chicken, add to the skillet with drained fettuccine, and mix well. Use reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve: Plate and garnish with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg