Description
Indulge in this creamy Easy Chicken Alfredo, ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender chicken and perfectly cooked fettuccine enveloped in a luscious garlic parmesan sauce, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions—guaranteeing smiles at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute. Add heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer while stirring.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Slice the chicken and add it along with the drained fettuccine to the sauce; toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Substitute fettuccine with penne or linguine if preferred. Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition. Save some pasta water to adjust the sauce's consistency if needed.