Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy fettuccine Alfredo with tender chicken and a rich Parmesan sauce, served with garlic bread. A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices garlic bread
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 8 oz fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Season the 1 lb chicken breast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Remove and slice.
- 3
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 5
Serve immediately with 4 slices garlic bread on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
- Measuring cups
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