Description
Experience a luxurious, restaurant-quality meal at home with this classic Creamy Chicken Alfredo. This recipe focuses on the art of emulsification, using high-quality butter, fresh heavy cream, and freshly grated parmesan to create a velvety, glossy sauce that perfectly coats al dente fettuccine. Topped with beautifully seared, seasoned chicken strips, this decadent Italian-American favorite is both satisfying and sophisticated, making it an excellent choice for a memorable family dinner or an upscale weeknight treat.
Ingredients
16 oz Fettuccine pasta
1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
2 cups Heavy cream
1.5 cups Freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 tbsp Unsalted butter
4 cloves Garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Season chicken strips generously with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
In the same skillet used for the chicken, add remaining butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Slowly whisk in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
Add the cooked pasta and seared chicken back into the skillet, tossing until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
Notes
Always use fresh parmesan cheese rather than pre-shredded to ensure the sauce melts smoothly without graininess. You may substitute tagliatelle for fettuccine for a wider noodle alternative. Ensure the heavy cream is high-fat for the best stable emulsification.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 180mg