Description
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring creamy garlic sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked fettuccine. This rich pasta meal transforms simple ingredients into a hearty experience perfect for date nights or family gatherings. With its luscious sauce and satisfying texture, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return sliced chicken and cooked fettuccine to the skillet; toss gently to coat in sauce.
- Serve garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 715
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg