Description
A creamy and decadent Chicken Alfredo that combines tender chicken with pasta in a rich, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- If using broccoli, add it to the boiling water during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking.
- Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta and broccoli (if using) and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli (if using) to the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Stir in the cooked chicken.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes. This dish is best enjoyed fresh, serving it hot right from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg