Description
Chicken Alfredo Pasta is the epitome of creamy, comforting indulgence that has captured the hearts of food lovers everywhere. This classic Italian-American dish combines tender pieces of chicken with fettuccine pasta enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add 8 ounce of fettuccine pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Season 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces) with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to cook until it thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
5. 5. Add your drained fettuccine to the skillet, tossing it to thoroughly coat in the creamy Alfredo sauce.
6. 6. Top with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
To create an ultra-smooth sauce, stir in the cheese gradually, allowing it to melt completely into the cream.
To prevent dryness, do not overcook the chicken; sauté until just cooked through, as it will continue to cook in the sauce.
Feel free to toss in some sautéed vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, or bell peppers for added color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams