Fettuccine Alfredo features fettuccine pasta tossed with a rich, decadent cream sauce. Make a batch of this classic comfort food for dinner tonight!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alfredo, cream sauce, pasta
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 729kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
3bonelessskinless chicken breasts
2¼tspkosher saltdivided
1tspblack pepperdivided
½tspdried oregano
1Tbspolive oil
12oz.fettuccine pasta
3Tbspunsalted butter
1Tbspminced garlic
2¼cupsheavy cream
1½cupsgrated Parmesan cheese
pinchof ground nutmeg
{for garnishing} chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Place a large pot of salted water over high heat. (Tip: While the water comes to a boil, go ahead and cook chicken.)
Using a small bowl, combine 1½ tsp of kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper and oregano. Sprinkle mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken.
Using a large skillet, add olive oil and place over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Once pot of salted water is boiling, cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta, but reserve ~1 cup of the pasta water. The reserved pasta water is helpful when reheating leftovers. (Tip: While the pasta cooks, go ahead and prepare the alfredo sauce.)
Using a large, deep skillet, add butter and place over medium heat.
Once butter has melted, add garlic. Sauté, stirring often, for 1 minute.
Add heavy cream, remaining ¾ tsp of salt and remaining ½ tsp of black pepper; stir until well combined.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often and scraping sides and bottom of the skillet.
Continue cooking, stirring often, for ~10-12 minutes, or until mixture has reduced to ~1½ cups.
Remove skillet from heat and add Parmesan cheese and nutmeg; stir until cheese has completely melted. (Note: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of additional cream.)
Add cooked pasta to the sauce; toss until well combined.
Slice chicken into ½” slices.
Divide pasta into bowls and top with sliced chicken.