Description
A classic comfort dish, Chicken Alfredo brings together tender chicken, creamy Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and slice in half lengthwise if thick for quicker, even cooking.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing it into strips.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Lower the heat and slowly add Parmesan, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
- Simmer sauce for 5 minutes, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Add pasta into the sauce and toss to coat.
- Top with sliced chicken, gently combine, and garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce and avoid high heat while simmering to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, pasta, creamy, parmesan, easy dinner