Description
Creamy White Cheddar Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a comforting, indulgent meal that combines savory chicken with a rich and creamy sauce over perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cup uncooked fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the fettuccine in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in shredded white cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
For an extra creamy sauce, let the Alfredo simmer slightly longer. Avoid overcooking the pasta and ensure to taste and season the sauce properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg