Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 People
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
Description
This recipe cooks fettuccine according to package directions while separately sautéing thinly sliced mushrooms until golden and seasoned with salt. Chicken breast cut into strips is seasoned with salt and pepper, then sautéed until golden brown. A sauce is made by whisking heavy cream, butter, pressed garlic, and grated Parmesan in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth and emulsified.
The cooked pasta, along with the mushrooms and chicken, is combined into the sauce and gently tossed to distribute the ingredients evenly and coat the pasta. The dish is served warm, topped with extra freshly grated Parmesan for added flavor and texture.
This fettuccine Alfredo variant adds protein and earthiness through the chicken and mushrooms, giving more substance to the classic creamy pasta. Its balance of ingredients results in a rich yet approachable meal suitable for various dining occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb mushrooms fresh
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 garlic pressed, cloves
- 1 tsp olive oil for frying
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine per the box instructions.
- Slice the mushrooms into thin strips and sauté them over high heat until golden brown. Season them with a little salt. Next, slice the chicken into evenly sized strips. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sauté the chicken until golden brown.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk the heavy whipping cream, butter or margarine, pressed garlic, and grated parmesan cheese together. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat until smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine, mushrooms, and chicken into the sauce. Toss everything together until well-combined and remove from heat.
- Serve warm and topped with freshly grated parmesan. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1308IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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