Description
A comforting dish combining cream, cheese, tender chicken, and pasta, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling a pot of salted water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the fettuccine noodles. Cook them for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are al dente. When done, drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about a minute until you can smell its fragrant aroma.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, which helps to thicken the sauce.
- Add Cheese: Next, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts completely and blends well with the cream, forming a creamy sauce.
- Combine Chicken and Noodles: Add the shredded chicken and the cooked fettuccine noodles into the saucepan. Mix everything together until the noodles and chicken are well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Season to Taste: Once mixed, add salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Stir to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Serve: Plate the Creamy Chicken Alfredo while it’s still warm. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
Notes
For a more luxurious touch, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, alfredo, creamy, Italian cuisine
