Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. This creamy pasta recipe features tender pan-fried chicken coated in a luscious parmesan garlic sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up restaurant-quality flavors right in your kitchen. Whether paired with fresh vegetables or enjoyed on its own, this dish promises to satisfy cravings and impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grate parmesan cheese.
- Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente.
- Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then coat in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, then add softened cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
- Let sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in grated parmesan.
- Combine cooked fettuccine with the sauce; toss to coat before serving with sliced chicken on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 320g)
- Calories: 715
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 804mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 142mg