A classic Italian pasta dish made with a creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and fettuccine pasta.
// ingredients
12 ozFettuccine pasta
uncooked
2Chicken breasts
boneless, skinless
2 tbspOlive oil
4 tbspButter
1 cupHeavy cream
1 cupParmesan cheese
grated
3 clovesGarlic
minced
to tasteSalt
to tasteBlack pepper
freshly ground
2 tbspParsley
chopped
// instructions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the sauce. Stir to coat the chicken in the Alfredo sauce.
Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce and chicken.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.