Description
A classic and creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe, perfect for a comforting meal. This easy chicken alfredo is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve the creamy chicken pasta immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add cooked broccoli or peas for extra vegetables.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through before adding to the sauce.
- Adjust garlic and pepper to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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