Description
Make a rich and creamy homemade Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo quickly, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in the pinch of nutmeg.
- Add the cooked chicken and the drained fettuccine to the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting quality and flavor in your sauce.
- For a restaurant-style texture, make sure to remove the skillet from the heat before adding the cheese to prevent the sauce from becoming grainy.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150