Description
A comforting and elegant pasta dish featuring fettuccine, tender chicken, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it foams. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and reduce the heat slightly. Stir gently and allow to thicken for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Add the shredded chicken and drained fettuccine, tossing gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting. Reserve pasta water for a silkier sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, chicken, comfort food, Italian