Description
My Homemade Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fettuccine pasta, and a rich Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special family meals, this recipe is easy to follow and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Melt butter in skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream, simmer gently.
- Whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Toss pasta and chicken in the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate chicken beforehand for extra flavor. Use fresh Parmesan for best results. Add broccoli or mushrooms for variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120