Chicken Alfredo for One

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 1 serving
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 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

7 steps

1. Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and black pepper.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. Add the sliced chicken on top.

7. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (478.6g)

Calories		1473
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		85.2 g	109%
	Saturated Fat	43.1 g	215%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.0 g
Cholesterol		335 mg	112%
Sodium		1819 mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate		84.2 g	31%
	Dietary Fiber	4.3 g	15%
	Total Sugars	4.3 g
Protein		83.3 g	167%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		471 mg	36%
Iron		1.9 mg	11%
Potassium		465 mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 766 cal (53.4%%)

Protein: 333 cal (23.2%%)

Carbs: 337 cal (23.5%%)