Description
A creamy and delicious pasta dish made with tender chicken and fettuccine noodles in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Slice into strips.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of pasta water to the sauce.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or mushrooms for a variation.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, creamy pasta, Italian recipe