Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 520cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is made in one pan with just a few simple ingredients! Ready in 30 minutes, it really doesn't get easier or more flavorful than this.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced
3 cloves garlic finely minced
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
375 grams uncooked fettuccine pasta (about 13 ounces)
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large, deep skillet (one that will fit all the liquid and the pasta), heat oil over medium-high heat and brown chicken, roughly 2-3 minutes per side.
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add broth, salt and pepper, and scrape and bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Add the fettuccine and stir well, pressing all of the pasta into the liquid. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium low. Cover and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and pasta is nearly cooked, stirring and separating noodles often so they do not clump.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Cook over medium heat until it reaches a simmer and thickens slightly. If necessary, add a splash of broth or cream to make the sauce come together. Serve.

Notes

Ingredients and Substitutions:

Chicken: you can swap the chicken for another meat, just cook in the pan before adding the broth. You can also omit for a meatless Fettuccine Alfredo, or stir in leftover Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken or chopped Baked Chicken Breasts at the end.

Seasonings: I kept the seasonings simple in here, but you can add in as many dried or fresh herbs as you like. Start small and build as needed.

Cream: Heavy whipping cream doesn't curdle and thickens into a luxurious sauce without corn starch, so I don't recommend swapping it in this recipe. if necessary, combine a lighter cream with 1 teaspoon corn starch before adding to the pan.

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