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Easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

5 ingredients is all that is needed for this crowd pleaser. Homemade Alfredo sauce is the simplest, most delicious pasta sauce recipe you'll ever make.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 628 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

For the chicken
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp Italian herbs / Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
For the Alfredo sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced/crushed
  • 2 cups heavy / whipping cream
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs / seasoning
  • 1½ cups Parmesan Cheese finely grated/shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the pasta
  • 500 g (1lb) fettuccine
  • parmesan to serve
  • parsley to serve

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta or noodles of your choice then cook until al dente (usually 9-12 minutes). Reserve half a cup of pasta water and drain.
  2. Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts on a chopping board and carefully slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create two thin cutlets.
  3. Drizzle each piece of chicken with olive oil then season generously on both sides with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat then add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside. 
  5. Melt the butter in the same pan until foamy. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds - 1 minute).
  6. Pour in the cream and herbs/seasoning then allow to come to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cream has reduced slightly.
  7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and allow to melt/cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Season to taste with salt and pepper then combine with sliced chicken, cooked pasta and a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.
  9. Serve with fresh parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 628kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 803mg (33%) Potassium 713mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 521IU (10%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 264mg (26%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 628

% Daily Value*

Calories 628kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 803mg 33%
Potassium 713mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 521IU 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 264mg 26%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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