Description
A creamy and cheesy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo that’s easy to make and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced or sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
Freshly grated parmesan melts smoother and tastes brighter than pre-grated. Optional: Add spinach for color or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, fettuccine alfredo, creamy pasta, comfort food