Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo: A Creamy, Easy Dinner Delight
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy and delightful dish perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free (with gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Make sure to stir the sauce continuously to prevent it from burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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