Description
This Creamy Chicken Alfredo is a delightful quick dinner featuring tender chicken and fettuccine in a rich, creamy sauce. With simple prep and delicious flavors, it’s a perfect choice for a hearty meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g / 7oz chicken breast, cut in half horizontally
- Salt and pepper
- 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.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add milk, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer.
- Add fettuccine to the skillet and stir occasionally, ensuring it doesn’t stick, for about 3 minutes, or until softened.
- After about 9-10 minutes, when the pasta is nearly cooked and there's still liquid in the skillet, add heavy cream and grated parmesan. Mix well.
- Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for approximately 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pasta is fully cooked. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of hot water to restore creaminess.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving. Garnish with additional parmesan and parsley.
Notes
Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
If you like a thinner sauce, add more milk or chicken broth as needed.
Ensure to stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
