Moms Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Mom’s Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

This recipe is a comforting classic, perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy Alfredo sauce and tender chicken come together with fettuccine noodles for a dish the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fettuccine pasta
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Guide:

1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (slightly firm to the bite). Drain the pasta and reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

2. Cook the chicken: While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the pan. Whisk together and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

4. Assemble the dish: Add the cooked chicken, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Stir to combine. Add the cooked fettuccine back to the pan and toss with the sauce until everything is well coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little bit of reserved pasta water to thin it out.

5. Serve: Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish, if desired.

Tips:

• Chicken variation: You can use leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or grilled chicken for this recipe.
• Creamy sauce: For an extra creamy sauce, you can add 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese to the sauce when you add the Parmesan cheese.
• Vegetables: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, peas, or mushrooms. Add them to the pan with the chicken or cook them separately.
• Pasta water: The reserved pasta water is full of starch, which helps the sauce cling to the noodles. Don’t throw it out! Add a little bit at a time to the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.
• Freshness matters: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese will make a big difference in this dish.

Enjoy this delicious Mom’s Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo!