Description
Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Take cream cheese out of the fridge to soften for at least 30 minutes or microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Grate parmesan cheese and prepare other ingredients.
- Boil a large, salted pot of water and cook fettuccine al dente according to package directions.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet if needed. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, cream, chicken broth, and garlic. Heat over medium, stirring until cream cheese melts.
- Let sauce bubble for 5 minutes until reduced, stirring occasionally. Slice chicken into bite-size strips.
- Stir parmesan into the sauce and cook for another minute. Adjust thickness with hot pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain fettuccine and add to the skillet, tossing with sauce. Serve with chicken on top and additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Do not substitute heavy cream, as it may cause the sauce to separate.
- This dish is a treat meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Pasta, Cream Sauce