Chicken Fettuccine with Herb Cheese
Creamy, decadent, and bursting with flavor, this Chicken Fettuccine with Herb Cheese is the ultimate comfort food recipe you’ll want to make again and again. Tender, golden seared chicken breasts are paired with al dente fettuccine, all enveloped in a luscious cream sauce made with herbed cream cheese, Parmesan, and a hint of garlic. The combination of Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, and a splash of chicken broth creates a perfectly balanced dish, complete with layers of savory depth. Ready in just 40 minutes, this restaurant-quality pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and enjoy a satisfying, herbaceous meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 8 ounces Cream cheese with herbs
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, season both sides of the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken onto a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Stir in the cream cheese with herbs and chicken broth, whisking until the cream cheese is smooth and melted.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy and well combined. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Toss the cooked fettuccine into the sauce, stirring to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by adding a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water as needed.
Plate the pasta and top with sliced chicken. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 226 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 1221 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 331 mg | 7% | |
*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.
