Description
Creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo brings Italian comfort to your dinner table with its luxurious blend of tender pasta and rich, velvety sauce. Parmesan-coated chicken nestled in silky noodles promises a satisfying meal that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
Dairy:
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper, preparing for a flavorful sear.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent scorching, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate cream cheese and parmesan, whisking until smooth and completely melted, creating a rich, creamy sauce.
- Add nutmeg and additional salt and pepper to enhance the sauce’s depth of flavor.
- Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain.
- Fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated.
- Gently fold sliced chicken into the pasta mixture, warming through for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional parmesan cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and enhance surface caramelization.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for superior melting and richer flavor compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Reduce sauce’s heaviness by substituting half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream, creating a lighter version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1000 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 70 g
- Saturated Fat: 40 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg