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chicken alfredo recipe

Creamy 2-Step Chicken Alfredo Recipe Your Family Will Devour

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A classic chicken alfredo recipe with creamy sauce and tender chicken.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Mix well.
  7. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh parmesan for best results.
  • Adjust sauce thickness by adding pasta water if needed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 22g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: chicken alfredo, pasta, creamy sauce, italian recipe