Garlic Chicken Alfredo
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, Garlic Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate go-to dinner for pasta lovers. Featuring tender, golden-brown chicken breasts, perfectly cooked fettuccine, and a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce infused with aromatic minced garlic and rich Parmesan cheese, this recipe elevates a classic Italian favorite. The velvety sauce, made with heavy cream and butter, clings beautifully to every strand of pasta, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight indulgence or a date-night treat. Pair it with a crisp side salad or warm, crusty bread for a restaurant-worthy meal made right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 gallon Water (for boiling pasta)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (for boiling pasta)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, and slice it thinly.
In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing it in the Alfredo sauce to coat evenly.
Top the pasta with the sliced chicken and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Garlic Chicken Alfredo!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 292.5 g | 375% | |
| Saturated Fat | 156.4 g | 782% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1064 mg | 355% | |
| Sodium | 9270 mg | 403% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.9 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 215.9 g | 432% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1404 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1104 mg | 23% | |
*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.
