Leftover Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Transform your weeknight dinners with this creamy and satisfying Leftover Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine, the perfect way to repurpose yesterday's meal into a restaurant-worthy dish. This quick and easy recipe features tender fettuccine coated in a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fragrant sautéed garlic. Shredded or chopped leftover chicken infuses the dish with hearty protein while minimizing food waste. In just 30 minutes, you can have an indulgent, family-friendly pasta dinner on the table, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Ideal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving comfort food, this recipe is a masterclass in turning leftovers into a brand-new culinary delight. Perfect for fans of creamy chicken pasta, it’s a meal that’s as effortless as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Leftover cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes to slightly thicken.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Continue to stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the leftover chicken to the skillet, mixing it into the Alfredo sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the Leftover Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.3 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 709 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 341 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.
