Chicken Fettuccine Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
This Chicken Fettuccine Pasta with Alfredo Sauce is a comforting, creamy classic that’s sure to satisfy. Featuring tender chicken, fettuccine noodles, and a rich, velvety homemade Alfredo sauce,
Servings: 5
Calories: 906kcal
Equipment
- 1 skillet cooking the chicken
- 1 large pot cooking pasta
- 1 medium sauce pan pasta sauce
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon olive oil for cooking the chicken
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- ¾ cups parmesan cheese I used pecorino romano for this recipe
- 1 teaspoon chicken powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup pasta water
- fresh herbs basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil a pot of water and cook the fettuccine noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a skillet. Season the skinless chicken breasts with garlic powder and black pepper, then sauté until golden brown and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in the heavy cream. Add parmesan cheese and chicken powder and stir until the sauce thickens. Gradually add a bit of pasta water to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Combine: Toss the cooked fettuccine noodles in the sauce, ensuring they’re well-coated. Add the sliced chicken on top.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with a side of garlic bread or a simple salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 906kcal | Carbohydrates: 122.1g | Protein: 29.2g | Fat: 35.1g | Saturated Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 5.9g | Sugar: 3.5g | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 5mg
