Description
Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken, silky fettuccine, and rich Parmesan cream sauce make every bite unforgettable. Perfect for family dinners or indulgent weeknights, this recipe is easy, flavorful, and full of love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g fettuccine pasta
- 2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil; season and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove.
- Melt butter in skillet; sauté garlic 1 minute. Add cream and milk; stir.
- Whisk in Parmesan until smooth; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Toss pasta in sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Slice chicken, place atop pasta, sprinkle parsley, serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Reheat leftovers gently, adding milk if needed. Nutmeg is optional but adds a warm depth to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg