Description
Easy Chicken Alfredo is a delightful, creamy pasta dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender, sautéed chicken breast combined with fettuccine noodles and enveloped in a rich sauce made from heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic. The result is a luscious meal that pleases even the pickiest eaters. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Easy Chicken Alfredo can also be customized with your favorite vegetables like broccoli or spinach for an added nutritional boost. With its simple preparation and irresistible taste, it’s sure to become a go-to dish in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- Pour heavy cream into the same skillet, scraping up any bits from the chicken. Simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken into the creamy sauce, tossing until well-coated. Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.
Notes
- Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like peas or spinach during cooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread or steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg