Description
Indulgent chicken alfredo pasta delivers comfort in every forkful, blending Italian-inspired flavors with rich, velvety sauce. Parmesan-kissed noodles and tender chicken create a delightful meal that will transport you straight to a charming trattoria.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450g)
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (225g) fettuccine pasta
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Optional: Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by generously seasoning with salt and pepper. In a skillet heated to medium, drizzle olive oil and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and thoroughly cooked. Allow the chicken to rest briefly, then slice into delicate strips.
- Create the Alfredo sauce by melting butter in a large pan over medium heat. Introduce minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, approximately 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and gently simmer, stirring periodically for 5 minutes until the sauce develops a slightly thickened texture. Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, continuously whisking until the sauce transforms into a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Simultaneously, fill a pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until achieving an al dente texture. Carefully drain the pasta, preserving a small quantity of starchy cooking liquid for potential sauce adjustment.
- Merge the pasta directly into the Alfredo sauce, thoroughly coating each strand. If the sauce appears overly dense, gradually introduce reserved pasta water to achieve a smooth, clinging consistency.
- Tenderly integrate the sliced chicken into the pasta, ensuring every morsel is enveloped in the rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Enhance chicken flavor by marinating it in garlic, herbs, or lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking to infuse more depth and tenderness.
- Create a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, reducing the overall calorie content while maintaining creaminess.
- Prevent pasta from becoming sticky by adding a splash of olive oil after draining and gently tossing to separate the noodles before mixing with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg