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Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Simple Chicken Alfredo pasta is a go-to dinner with creamy sauce and sautéed chicken. It's a one-pot meal that the whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 671 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
- 2 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 8-12 ounces fettuccine
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add oil to a large skillet and heat on medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook on a skillet until cooked through (about 7-8 minutes per side).
- Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes and then slice - set aside.
- Make your alfredo sauce by adding milk, broth, and garlic to the skillet. Add salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Add dry fettuccine noodles to the sauce making sure to stir often for about 3 minutes. Cook the noodles for 8 additional minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan to the sauce and stir until combined. Simmer for a few additional minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in chicken and serve or add noodles to a plate and add sliced chicken on top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and/or additional Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
671kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
917mg
(38%)
Potassium
793mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
452mg
(45%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 671
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 671kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 452mg | 45% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.