Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine: A Creamy Delight at Home
This Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine is a delightful creamy dish that brings restaurant flavors to your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with lemon zest and black pepper, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat, add cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine, mixing until well coated.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: Lemon, Pepper, Chicken, Alfredo, Fettuccine