Quick Easy Chicken Alfredo: Creamy Dinner Perfection You’ll Love
Discover the perfect recipe for a quick and easy Chicken Alfredo pasta that delivers creamy dinner perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include cooked broccoli or peas in the pasta.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be reheated on low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 47 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams