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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Skip the take out and make this easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo in just 30 minutes from start to finish.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner, lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Chicken Fettuccine Alredo
Servings:
6
Calories:
771
kcal
Author:
Kellie
Cost:
$12
Equipment
skillet
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
olive oil
3
boneless
skinless Chicken Breasts
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt
1/2
teaspoon
fresh ground pepper
8
ounces
Fettuccine Pasta
8
tablespoons
salted butter
1
cup
heavy cream
1
cup
half and half
juice and zest of 1 lemon
2
cups
freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/8
teaspoon
nutmeg
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
to taste
Fresh chopped parsley
if desired
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Add the chicken to the pan and cook over medium heat until golden.
Flip the chicken and continue cooking until cooked through. An internal temperature with an instant read thermometer should register 165˚F.
Transfer the chicken to a platter and keep warm.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce.
Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and melt the butter in the pan over medium heat.
Whisk in the cream and half and half.
Heat the cream just to a simmer. Turn the heat off and whisk in the lemon juice and zest.
Add 1 1/2 cups of cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in the nutmeg.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and the remaining cheese. Toss to coat until the sauce begins to thicken.
Slice the chicken breasts across the grain and top the pasta with the chicken.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is best if served soon after making.
Nutrition
Calories:
771
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
31
g
|
Protein:
44
g
|
Fat:
52
g
|
Saturated Fat:
29
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
17
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
236
mg
|
Sodium:
1032
mg
|
Potassium:
636
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
1511
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
488
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg