Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe, a timeless classic that's perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are sliced and nestled atop al dente fettuccine, all coated in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce made with heavy cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This simple yet elegant dish comes together in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. A hint of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbaceous flavor, rounding out this irresistible Italian-inspired favorite. Perfect for pasta lovers, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 4 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon extra salt for pasta water

Directions

Step 1

Place a large pot on the stove and fill it with 4 quarts of water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in 1.5 cups of heavy cream, stirring well to combine with the garlic butter. Let the cream simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Gradually stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Once the water in the pot is boiling, add 12 ounces of fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

While the pasta is cooking, slice the rested chicken breasts into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.

Step 9

After the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce.

Step 10

Toss the pasta in the sauce to coat thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency.

Step 11

Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and gently fold into the pasta and sauce.

Step 12

Serve the chicken fettuccine Alfredo hot, garnished with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5035.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3988.6

Total Fat 238.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 859.8mg	0%
Sodium 9668.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Protein 183.7g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 1188.4mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1016.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.1%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 26.0%