Description
A comforting dinner with tender chicken, silky Parmesan sauce, and pasta that perfectly holds onto every garlicky bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried fettuccine pasta
- 1 tbsp fine sea salt, for the pasta water
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil the water. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the fine sea salt.
- Season the chicken. Pat the chicken pieces dry and toss with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Cook the fettuccine. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, usually 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the chicken. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in one layer. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté the garlic. Lower the heat and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Build the sauce. Pour in chicken broth, scrape up browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes. Reduce heat, add heavy cream, remaining salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan. Remove from heat and gradually stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine and finish. Return to low heat, add drained fettuccine, and toss until coated. Fold in chicken and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until hot. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best texture. Use warm bowls to prevent the Alfredo sauce from thickening too quickly.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 930
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 51g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, creamy pasta, quick dinner