Description
Indulge in Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, a creamy, rich comfort food that’s easy to make and perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.5 tsp all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 16 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 6 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Step: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water for later.
- Step: Whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder in a shallow dish. Dredge seasoned chicken evenly.
- Step: Sear chicken in skillet with 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Step: Sauté minced garlic in remaining 6 tbsp butter over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step: Slowly whisk in heavy cream until it simmers.
- Step: Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the simmering cream, whisking continuously until the sauce is smooth and thick.
- Step: Toss cooked fettuccine with the Alfredo sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Step: Slice the seared chicken and arrange it atop the saucy pasta. Serve immediately and enjoy every creamy bite!
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Italian Dinner, Creamy Pasta, Comfort Food