Description
This Easy Chicken Alfredo recipe is a creamy and indulgent pasta dish that comes together quickly for a delicious weeknight meal. Tender chicken strips are coated in a rich Parmesan cream sauce and tossed with fettuccine, creating a satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Fettuccine Alfredo:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips or bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Boil the fettuccine pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, Parmesan, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, add pasta, and toss in the sauce. Add pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
