Description
A creamy and delicious pasta dish with tender chicken and a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken slices and cook until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For extra richness, add a splash of pasta water to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, pasta, creamy, Italian, dinner