Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe | Gourmet Italian Delight | Creamy & Cheesy Pasta

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.

Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir continuously to combine the cream and butter, allowing them to meld together.

Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until it melts into the sauce and becomes smooth and creamy. Continue to cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.

Add the cooked fettuccine pasta and the cooked chicken to the sauce. Toss gently to coat each strand of pasta and evenly distribute the chicken throughout.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the pasta and chicken to absorb the flavors of the creamy Alfredo sauce.

Remove the skillet from heat and let the pasta rest for a minute. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly.

Serve the creamy chicken Fettuccine Alfredo in bowls or plates. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.

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