Classic Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1 lb Fettuccine pasta
• 1.5 lbs Chicken breast
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Remove chicken from skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter, then sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Whisk in the heavy cream and simmer gently for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.

8. 8

   Toss the cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce until well coated, garnishing with parsley before serving.