Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce over fettuccine pasta, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.
- Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add shredded chicken to the sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture. Don’t overcook the pasta; it should be al dente, as it will continue to cook in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg