Description
A rich and creamy Italian-inspired pasta dish with fettuccine, cooked chicken, and a luscious Parmesan-cream sauce. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality comfort with minimal effort, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 pound fettuccine pasta (or your favorite ribbon pasta)
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (unsalted is best for controlling saltiness)
4 cloves garlic (minced finely)
2 cups heavy cream (avoid half-and-half for the creamiest texture)
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through (about 6-8 minutes)
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and sauce is smooth.
Combine cooked fettuccine pasta with the creamy chicken-cream sauce. Toss until well coated.
Serve immediately, optionally topped with additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
Adjusted garlic quantity to taste.
For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with milk, though the texture will be slightly less rich.
Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Leftovers refrigerate up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg