The Best Homemade Chicken Alfredo Pasta You’ll Crave Tonight
This creamy and delicious chicken Alfredo pasta is the perfect comfort food for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken, tossing to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add more Parmesan cheese.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Comfort Food, Homemade