Yummy Chicken Alfredo
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and decadent Yummy Chicken Alfredo recipe! Featuring tender fettuccine pasta cloaked in a velvety homemade Alfredo sauce, this dish combines the rich flavors of garlic, heavy cream, and melted Parmesan cheese for an irresistible meal. Perfectly seasoned, golden-brown chicken breasts take center stage, adding hearty protein to every bite. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this family-friendly dinner is elevated with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home, this creamy chicken Alfredo is sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest. Slice into thin strips once cooled slightly.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine with the butter and garlic. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and black pepper. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
Divide the pasta onto serving plates and top with the sliced chicken. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Yummy Chicken Alfredo!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.8 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 1101 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*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.
