Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
A comforting, creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo made with tender chicken, rich pasta, and velvety Alfredo sauce for a mouthwatering experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
- Optional: 1 cup sautéed mushrooms
- Optional: 1 cup steamed broccoli
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Add optional spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli if using.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Top with the sliced chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For the creamiest sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan. Add vegetables for extra texture, flavor, and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: chicken fettuccine alfredo, pasta, creamy alfredo, chicken pasta