Description
A beloved comfort food classic featuring creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and fettuccine, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 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: Start by boiling water in a large pot. Once boiling, add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Make the creamy sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and incorporate fully into the cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Combine pasta and chicken: Add cooked fettuccine and chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
Consider adding steamed vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, alfredo, comfort food, Italian