Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Give this Creamy Chicken Alfredo Skillet Dinner a try for a quick and delicious meal. Chicken Alfredo Pasta is creamy and packed with flavor.
Servings: 6
Cost: $14.50, $2.42 per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces fettuccine noodles
Instructions
- Prepare 12 oz fettuccine noodles according to package directions until al dente.
- Slice 3 chicken breasts against the grain into strips.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 Tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Sauté the sliced chicken in the butter until slightly browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Add 1 Tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 5 Tablespoons butter to the skillet and melt over medium-low heat.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups heavy whipping cream and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and gradually whisk in 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese, adding a little at a time until fully melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days. Add a little more heavy whipping cream or milk when reheating to make the mixture creamy again.
Nutrition
Calories: 831kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 281mg | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1802IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 2mg
