Creamy Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine 1769478453577 Zoed

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
• 1.5 pounds Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt and black pepper
• 1 pinch Nutmeg(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side).

3. 3

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

4. 4

   In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

6. 6

   Whisk in the grated parmesan cheese gradually until the sauce is smooth and thickened; add a pinch of nutmeg if desired.

7. 7

   Toss the cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan before serving immediately.