Description
Chicken Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender fettuccine enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce with succulent chicken. This delightful dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests on date night. With its velvety texture and mouthwatering flavors, every bite promises a satisfying culinary experience that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for about 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and gently simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Combine sliced chicken and cooked fettuccine with the sauce; toss gently.
- Serve with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg