Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy and delicious Italian pasta dish that combines tender chicken with fettuccine noodles, all covered in a rich Alfredo sauce made from butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. This comforting meal is simple to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot for boiling pasta
- 1 Large skillet for cooking chicken and sauce
- 1 Colander for draining pasta
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Tongs or pasta fork
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- for garnish fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken strips, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the butter. Allow it to melt before pouring in the heavy cream. Stir continuously using a whisk to combine until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat it evenly in the Alfredo sauce.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and use tongs to toss the pasta with the sauce and chicken until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sautéing minced garlic in the skillet before adding the cream.
You can customize this dish by adding vegetables such as broccoli or spinach for a healthier twist.
Make sure to serve immediately, as the sauce is best when fresh.