Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce fettuccine pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes); 2 tablespoon butter; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1.5 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cup green beans (trimmed)

Creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce coats tender fettuccine and juicy pan-seared chicken, creating a luxurious and satisfying Italian meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.40/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Soy-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

8 ounce fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
2 tablespoon butter
2 clove garlic (minced)
1.5 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 cup green beans (trimmed)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the fettuccine. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Add the drained fettuccine pasta and cooked chicken breast to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
Steam the green beans until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Serve the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo immediately with the steamed green beans on the side.

Notes

For a richer sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This dish is best served immediately as the sauce can thicken upon standing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 750
Protein: 42.1 g
Carbohydrates: 50.3 g
Fat: 46.8 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 890 mg
Saturated Fat: 27.5 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 195 mg