Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken alfredo pasta. Tender fettuccine enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce, paired with juicy chicken, makes for a delightful weeknight dinner that elevates any meal. This dish is not just about nourishment; it’s an experience that brings family and friends together around the table for delicious moments of joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and grating Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove and slice.
- In boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente (8-10 minutes), reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter over low heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Stir in heavy cream.
- Add cooked fettuccine and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, mixing well. If sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
- Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg