Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
831 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Description
The Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe features chicken breasts seasoned and sautéed until cooked through and lightly browned. Garlic is added for a subtle aromatic note. The sauce base blends butter and heavy cream slowly heated without boiling, then Parmesan cheese is whisked in to create a smooth, creamy consistency. The cooked fettuccine is combined with the sauce and chicken, allowing the noodles to soak up the savory creaminess.
The texture is rich and velvety from the cream and butter, with tender chicken pieces adding protein and substance. The use of freshly grated Parmesan ensures the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce, avoiding clumps and providing a mild yet distinct cheesy flavor.
This dish works well as a filling main course, especially paired with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables to balance the richness. It is suitable for preparing ahead with leftovers kept covered in the refrigerator, and reheating with added cream or milk helps restore the sauce’s creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
- 12 ounces fettuccine noodles
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions in a large stock pot to al dente.
- Place 1 Tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet. Add the chicken and season with the salt and pepper. Sauté the sliced chicken in the butter until slightly browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes). Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining butter to the pain. Heat on medium low heat and melt.
- Add the heavy whipping cream to the melted butter while whisking. Simmer for 3 minutes while whisking and be careful not to boil the mixture.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add in the cheese, a handful at a time, whisking thoroughly until it is completely melted in the sauce. Continue doing this until all the cheese has been added in the sauce.
- Toss the fettuccine and the chicken into the sauce in the pan and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- When reheating, add a small amount of heavy cream or milk to loosen the sauce and keep it creamy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 831 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 831kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 281mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 657mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1802IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 361mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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