Description
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts, fettuccine pasta, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce—perfect for both casual dinners and elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and butter, simmer gently until butter melts.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Top with sliced chicken and garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Reheat with a splash of milk or cream to restore creaminess.
- Swap in gluten-free pasta if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
