Description
This Creamy Chicken Alfredo is a delightful combination of tender chicken and fettuccine in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it features simple ingredients and a creamy texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g / 7oz chicken breast, cut in half horizontally
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g / 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 cups milk, any fat %
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock / broth
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup thickened / heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add milk, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer, then add fettuccine pasta.
- Stir the pasta every 30 seconds until softened, about 3 minutes. Once softened, reduce the heat to medium and stir occasionally.
- After 9 to 10 minutes, the pasta should be nearly cooked, with some liquid left in the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese.
- Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the pasta is fully cooked. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of hot tap water.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan and parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the chicken rest longer before slicing.
You can also use spaghetti or another pasta shape if preferred.
Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg