Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Chicken Alfredo, blending tender sautéed chicken with fettuccine and a velvety sauce made from butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting meal with layers of garlic and cheese flavor.
Ingredients
Fettuccine Pasta
2 Large Chicken Breasts
Salt and Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
3 TBSP Olive Oil
1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
4 cloves Fresh Garlic
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; pat dry
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high, sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through (125°F)
Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant
Whisk in heavy cream, simmer gently
Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and emulsified
Toss cooked pasta and chicken with sauce, adding pasta water as needed for desired consistency
Notes
Use olive oil instead of butter for searing to maintain a neutral base
Reserve pasta water for perfect sauce emulsification
Adjust cheese amount based on salt content
Use high-quality Parmesan for best flavor
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg