Description
A simple and delicious chicken alfredo recipe you can make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can add an extra tablespoon of butter.
- Feel free to add cooked broccoli or peas for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, easy dinner, restaurant style, pasta, creamy sauce, quick meal