Description
Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy and comforting Italian-American classic made with tender chicken breast, fettuccine pasta, and a rich Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Fettuccine Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Alfredo Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in olive oil until fully cooked, then slice.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Pour in heavy cream, simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, add sliced chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute fettuccine with any pasta of your choice.
- For added flavor, cook chicken in butter instead of oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
