Description
A creamy and savory Chicken Alfredo dish that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked chicken to the sauce and heat through.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and chicken, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
Cook the pasta al dente for the best texture. Don’t overheat the cream; it should just simmer. Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg