Description
A creamy and decadent dish that combines tender chicken and fettuccine pasta in a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water and add a pinch of salt. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with garlic and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Combine cooked chicken and drained pasta with the sauce, tossing until well-coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture in your sauce. Add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg