Description
Classic Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender chicken, fettuccine pasta, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners and weeknight meals, this recipe brings warmth and flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g fettuccine pasta
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden and cooked through. Slice thinly.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water. Drain.
- Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add cream and milk, simmer gently.
- Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth; adjust with pasta water if needed.
- Toss pasta and chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve garnished with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for smooth sauce. Cook pasta al dente for best texture. Reheat with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110