Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta 1769478516311 Yrwd

Ingredients

• 16 oz Fettuccine pasta
• 1.5 lbs Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 pinch Nutmeg(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, then heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from pan and slice into 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 minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in the heavy cream.

6. 6

   Simmer the cream for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened, then whisk in the parmesan cheese and nutmeg until smooth.

7. 7

   Toss the cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce, coating every strand thoroughly.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan before serving immediately.