Description
A classic dish featuring creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and fettuccine pasta, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter for about 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese into the cream mixture.
- Combine the cooked chicken and drained fettuccine in the skillet.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve the Chicken Alfredo Pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes. You can also use a lighter cream alternative for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pasta Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, Alfredo, chicken, creamy, comfort food, Italian recipe