Description
Experience the rich flavors of Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with this easy homemade recipe. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this dish is sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté in melted butter over medium heat until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken into the sauce until well coated. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider including vegetables like broccoli or spinach.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a delightful variation.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg