Description
My Easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta is creamy, comforting, and simple to make. Perfect for weeknights or special dinners, this dish combines tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve ½ cup water.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil until golden; set aside.
- Melt butter, add garlic, sauté 1–2 mins.
- Pour cream, simmer 3–4 mins.
- Stir in parmesan until smooth; season with salt, pepper, nutmeg.
- Toss pasta and chicken in sauce; loosen with reserved water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best results.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for warmth.
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg