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Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Chicken Alfredo Pasta is always a family favorite. The pasta is topped with creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken breast for a filling, tasty dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 512 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts , boneless and skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 cups Parmesan Cheese , shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- parmesan cheese and parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta 1 minute shy of directions on the box, then drain and set aside.
- Butterfly the chicken into 4 thin fillets.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to a large deep skillet on medium-high heat.
- Cook on each side for 6-8 minutes until well browned, then remove from the pan.
- Add butter and garlic to a medium saucepan on medium heat.
- Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in Parmesan cheese and black pepper, stirring until cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened.
- Cut the chicken into strips, add back into the pan.
- Add pasta to the pan and toss well.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired and garnish with parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
512kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
565mg
(24%)
Potassium
284mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1049IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
340mg
(34%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1049IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.