Description
A rich, creamy homemade Chicken Alfredo with tender chicken, al dente fettuccine, and a Parmesan sauce made from fresh garlic, heavy cream, and butter. Alcohol-free and pork-free, this indulgent dish delivers a comforting Italian classic in 50 minutes.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp oil-and-vinegar-based salad dressing
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the skillet, sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add salad dressing and stir.
Pour in heavy cream, whisking continuously until it thickens slightly. Gradually add reserved pasta water while whisking.
Return chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle Parmesan in increments while stirring until smooth and heated through. Adjust salt/pepper if needed.
Add cooked fettuccine to the pan, tossing continuously in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve warm with optional garlic bread.
Notes
Use gluten-free fettuccine for gluten-free diet
Substitute whole milk (2 cups) for a lighter version
Simmer over low heat to prevent burning
Parmesan should be freshly grated for optimal melt
Chicken can be pre-cooked in advance
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 full dish
- Calories: 1200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 31g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg