Classic Chicken Alfredo Recipe: 30-Minute Creamy Bliss
A creamy and comforting classic chicken Alfredo pasta dish made with tender chicken and rich Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions and drain.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through (6–8 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth.
- Return chicken to pan and add cooked pasta. Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250 g)
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg