Description
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo: Rich, creamy, and pure comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and nutmeg until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Optional nutmeg and fresh parsley add warm aroma and color.
- Rich, creamy sauce pairs perfectly with fettuccine and tender chicken.
- Yields 4 servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: About 960 per serving
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 84 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, creamy pasta, parmesan garlic sauce, fettuccine, chicken alfredo, Italian-American dinner