Ultimate 30-Min Chicken Alfredo Comfort
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A creamy and rich pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a smooth Alfredo sauce. This homemade version is simple to make and full of flavor.
- Author: Milo
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra depth.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or broccoli for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg