Description
This Homemade Chicken Alfredo Pasta features tender chicken, perfectly cooked fettuccine, and a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. It’s comforting, easy to prepare, and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (500g), sliced
- 400g fettuccine pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pan and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and simmer gently for 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until smooth.
- Add chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss well, adding pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture. Add a splash of milk when reheating to maintain creaminess. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg