Chicken Alfredo for One
Indulge in the creamy comfort of "Chicken Alfredo for One," a perfectly portioned meal that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender, golden-brown chicken breast atop a bed of silky, Parmesan-laden fettuccine, this recipe is a dream for pasta lovers. The homemade Alfredo sauce, made with garlic, butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan, is rich yet effortlessly simple to prepare. Ideal for solo dining or a cozy night in, this quick and satisfying dish is elevated with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Whether you're looking to impress yourself or simply craving indulgent comfort food, this single-serving Chicken Alfredo is sure to deliver.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece (about 6 oz) Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 oz Fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon (chopped, optional for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
In the same skillet used to cook the chicken, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir, letting it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. Add the sliced chicken on top.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.7 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2016 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.6 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
