Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Alfredo is a perfect easy recipe. Made in just about 30 minutes, you will love this delicious pasta dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy sauce, homemade pasta sauce, pasta sauce
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1035kcal
- 1/2 pound fettuccine cooked according to package instructions (226.8 grams)
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cutlets and pounded to an an even thickness (453.6 grams)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream (454 grams or 473.2 ml)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28.3 grams)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded (100 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (add more to taste)
- fresh black pepper (add more to taste)
Chicken
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Remove the chicken from the skillet and tent loosely with foil. Drain any excess oil from the skillet, but no need to clean it.
Alfredo Sauce
In the same skillet over medium heat, whisk together the heavy cream and the butter until the butter is melted. Bring it to a simmer and turn the heat down low. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You should see occasional bubbles.
2 cups heavy cream, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts. Season with salt and pepper, tasting and adding more as needed. We typically add about 3/4 teaspoon salt and almost 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. The seasoning at the end really pulls together the dish, so be sure to play with this.
1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, fresh black pepper
Toss the fettuccine with sauce. Cut up the chicken into slices and serve on top of the fettuccine. If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1035kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 287mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4774IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 3mg