Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta: Indulge in a Homemade Delight
A rich and creamy chicken alfredo pasta recipe that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine noodles in the sauce and chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding steamed broccoli or peas to the pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Chicken Alfredo, Pasta Recipes