Chicken Alfredo – Creamy Chicken Pasta
A delicious and creamy chicken alfredo pasta recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- 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
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- For a lighter version, substitute half and half for the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg