Description
A creamy and delicious Chicken Alfredo recipe that is easy to make at home. Perfect for a comforting dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- for garnish parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the Alfredo sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the pasta.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and additional parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: chicken alfredo recipe, easy chicken alfredo, creamy alfredo sauce, pasta dinner, Italian recipe