Description
Chicken Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that combines tender chicken and creamy Parmesan sauce with al dente fettuccine pasta for a comforting meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. The luscious sauce, flavored with aromatic garlic and rich cream, envelops each strand of pasta, making every bite a delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot; cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Season chicken, cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F). Remove and let rest before slicing.
- 3. Create the sauce: In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter and sauté minced garlic for one minute. Add heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- 4. Add cheese: Gradually stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- 5. Combine: Toss cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- 6. Serve immediately: Garnish with extra Parmesan or parsley as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in steamed broccoli or spinach. Swap out chicken for shrimp or mushrooms for variation. Adjust the thickness of your sauce by adding more cream or reserved pasta water.