Description
This creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food! Tender chicken, fettuccine pasta, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce come together for an easy, restaurant-quality meal. Perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy family night!
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 3/4 lb fettuccine pasta (or angel hair/vermicelli)
- 1 lb white mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 1/2 cups half and half
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil 4 quarts of water with 1 tbsp salt. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season sliced chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until lightly golden and cooked through (about 5 minutes). Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft. Stir in mushrooms and cook until tender (5-7 minutes), stirring frequently. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: Pour in half and half and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked chicken back to the pan along with ¼ cup chopped parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the pasta: Toss in the cooked fettuccine, stirring to combine. Let it heat through for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Cover and let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Garnish & serve: Stir the pasta before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Substitute heavy cream for a richer Alfredo sauce.
- Use grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Letting the pasta rest allows it to absorb the sauce, making it even creamier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg