Description
A creamy, indulgent Chicken Alfredo Pasta with buttery Parmesan sauce and tender chicken. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality comfort dinners in 40 minutes.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or grilled chicken breasts)
12 oz fettuccine pasta
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves minced garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook fettuccine pasta al dente according to package instructions
Shred rotisserie chicken (or grilled chicken breasts) while pasta cooks
In a skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat
Add 3 minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and stir constantly
Add 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to create a smooth, creamy sauce
Combine cooked pasta and chicken with the Alfredo sauce in the skillet
Stir until evenly coated and warmed through
Notes
Use vegan butter and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version
Stirring constantly is key to prevent sauce separation
Rotisserie chicken saves time while maintaining tenderness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg