Description
A comforting and creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo that brings the family together, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, creating a luxurious sauce.
- Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly, ensuring every noodle gets that creamy goodness.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired. Enjoy every bite!
Notes
Make the sauce in advance and store in the fridge. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor. Save some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg