Description
Chicken fettuccine alfredo is the ultimate comfort food, offering a rich and creamy experience that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With tender chicken and al dente fettuccine enveloped in a luscious garlic-infused sauce, this dish is sure to impress your family and guests alike. Easy to make and delightful to savor, it’s a recipe that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg