Description
Homemade Chicken Alfredo Dinner is a creamy, cheesy delight that brings the whole family together. This comforting meal features tender chicken and fettuccine pasta enveloped in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right at home that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken together in the skillet until well-coated with sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 165mg