Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A creamy and savory Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breast, rich Alfredo sauce, and fettuccine pasta, perfect for a hearty dinner.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice into strips.
- Cook fettuccine pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and mozzarella (if using). Let the sauce thicken slightly.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Top with sliced chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or keep it vegetarian.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Creamy Pasta, Italian Dinner, Easy Alfredo, Chicken Fettuccine