Description
This is the best chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe that you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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