Description
This Creamy Chicken Alfredo offers rich flavors and simple preparation, making it a fantastic choice for a quick dinner. Featuring juicy chicken, fettuccine, and a velvety sauce, it’s a comfort dish that’s sure to satisfy any pasta lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g / 7oz chicken breast, cut in half horizontally
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g / 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 cups milk, any fat %
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock / broth
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup thickened / heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the milk, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer, then add the fettuccine.
- Stir the pasta every 30 seconds until softened (around 3 minutes). Once softened, reduce the heat to medium and stir occasionally.
- After about 9-10 minutes, the pasta should be nearly cooked but with liquid still in the skillet. Add the cream and parmesan and mix well.
- Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pasta is fully cooked. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of hot tap water and toss to bring back the creaminess.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan and parsley.
Notes
You can substitute the fettuccine with any pasta of your choice.
Fresh grated parmesan works best for flavor and texture; avoid pre-grated versions for this recipe.
Adjust the amount of cream based on your desired richness. For a lighter version, you may use low-fat cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg