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Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken and rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta (Cook according to package instructions.)

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (About 1 to 1.25 lb total. Season with salt and pepper.)

Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (Can substitute with avocado oil.)

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (Or 1 teaspoon jarred garlic.)

Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream (Can substitute with 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup mascarpone.)

Cheese

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Use freshly grated for best melting and flavor.)

Garnish

  • Chopped parsley (For garnish.)

Instructions 

  • Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
  • In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and heated through.
  • Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce, tossing to combine. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, pasta