Description
A creamy and delicious chicken alfredo pasta dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Slice into strips.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best results.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner recipe