Description
Indulge in a creamy and satisfying Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner. This Italian-American classic features tender chicken slices in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, tossed with fettuccine pasta and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Fettuccine Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Alfredo Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Prepare fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Stir in nutmeg. Return chicken to skillet, add cooked fettuccine. Toss until coated and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results—it melts better and has a richer flavor.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add steamed broccoli or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
