Description
A rich and creamy Alfredo pasta with tender garlic butter chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer before adding pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: alfredo pasta, creamy chicken pasta, garlic butter chicken, cheesy pasta