Description
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a comforting Italian classic that combines tender chicken and creamy, rich sauce on fettuccine pasta. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will make your taste buds sing. With minimal preparation time, you can bring the essence of an Italian bistro right to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 400g)
- 200g fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (100g)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine with the sauce and chicken until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg