Description
Creamy chicken alfredo elevates pasta perfection with luxurious Italian-inspired flavors. Parmesan-coated chicken and silky sauce promise a restaurant-quality meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious pot with salted water, bringing it to a rolling boil at high heat. Submerge fettuccine and cook approximately 8-9 minutes until perfectly tender. Drain pasta thoroughly and reserve.
- Select a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high temperature. Generously season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Sear chicken slices for 6-7 minutes, ensuring golden exterior and complete internal cooking. Transfer protein to separate plate.
- Utilize identical skillet, introduce minced garlic and toast for 60 seconds until aromatic. Stream heavy cream into pan, allowing gentle simmer to develop. Reduce heat, gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, whisking until sauce transforms into silky, uniform consistency.
- Reunite cooked fettuccine and seared chicken within creamy sauce. Gently fold ingredients, guaranteeing comprehensive sauce coverage. Maintain low heat, warming mixture for additional 2-3 minutes to harmonize flavors.
- Transfer luxurious pasta creation onto serving plates. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, creating vibrant visual appeal. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Choose high-quality fettuccine for the best texture and authentic Italian flavor.
- Chicken Cooking Hack: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a golden-brown, crispy exterior that locks in moisture.
- Sauce Smoothness: Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for a richer, more velvety sauce that melts seamlessly into the cream.
- Diet-Friendly Twist: Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter, lower-calorie version that still maintains creamy goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg