Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 8 oz good-quality fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: Italian herbs or fresh parsley
- Optional: Splash of pasta cooking water
Instructions
- Set a large pot of water to boil, adding plenty of salt.
- Slice chicken thin and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter in a skillet and cook chicken until done. Add garlic until fragrant.
- Remove chicken and pour in cream, letting it just bubble.
- Add Parmesan cheese while whisking, then return chicken and add cooked fettuccine.
- If needed, add a splash of pasta cooking water to achieve desired consistency.
Notes
Feel free to swap heavy cream for milk plus butter, and try adding vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, fettuccine, Alfredo, pasta, creamy