Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Creamy Chicken Alfredo is a rich and satisfying pasta dish featuring tender fettuccine coated in a velvety Alfredo sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Juicy chicken breast adds protein, while garlic and parsley provide aromatic flavors. This dish is perfect for a comforting dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and chicken to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss until well combined and heated through.
- Divide the creamy pasta among plates. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg