Description
Chicken Fettuccine is a delightful pasta dish that combines tender fettuccine noodles with succulent chicken pieces in a creamy, rich sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about three minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine drained fettuccine with the sauce and add grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg