Description
A comforting and rich baked chicken Alfredo with a creamy sauce that clings to tender chicken and pasta, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat and add the chicken. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside to rest.
- Add another tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously.
- Simmer the cream for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese into the cream sauce while stirring to prevent clumping.
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving a half-cup of pasta water.
- Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, and Alfredo sauce, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Transfer the chicken Alfredo mixture into a greased baking dish and top with additional Parmesan. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms or cauliflower florets. For a low-carb version, use spiralized zucchini or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg