Description
Crispy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, juicy chicken with creamy, rich pasta. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a delightful flavor experience that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. With its simple preparation and versatile ingredients, you can customize it to suit your taste while impressing your guests. Get ready to savor every mouthwatering bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and let rest.
- In boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Slice rested chicken and return it to the sauce with drained pasta. Toss everything together until well coated and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg