Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
• 1.5 pounds Chicken breast
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons 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 for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

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 whisk in the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Whisk 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, then garnish with parsley.