Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A comforting Chicken Alfredo Pasta with a creamy, garlicky sauce enveloping tender chicken and fettuccine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine and chicken in the sauce, tossing to coat. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cream sauce. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken cooks to 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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