Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy Decadent Creamy Chicken Alfredo pasta. This comforting dish features tender chicken, al dente fettuccine, and a luscious Alfredo sauce made with heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan. It’s a restaurant-style meal you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Fettuccine: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth. Add reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Combine: Add drained fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in spinach and Italian seasoning if using, until spinach wilts.
- Serve: Arrange sliced chicken over the creamy pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
- For an elegant presentation, serve in shallow bowls.
- Pair with garlic bread and a light salad.
- Consider using whole grain or high-fiber pasta for added nutrients.
- Add more vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 700-800 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A