Description
Indulge in the comforting richness of Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, a creamy pasta dish that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until it becomes fragrant and golden.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Slowly whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into a velvety sauce.
- Combine with pasta: Toss the cooked fettuccine pasta into the sauce, ensuring each piece is generously coated in that luscious creaminess.
- Garnish and serve: Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for that perfect touch of color and herbaceous flavor.
Notes
For even juicier chicken, consider marinating it for 30 minutes in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg