Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
A comforting, restaurant-style dish made with tender grilled chicken and silky Alfredo sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the sliced chicken and cooked fettuccine to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce. Swap fettuccine for linguine or tagliatelle if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg