A creamy and flavorful classic Italian pasta dish featuring tender chicken and rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Pasta
12ouncesfettuccine pasta
Chicken
1poundboneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and herbs
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoonkosher salt
0.25teaspoonfreshly cracked black pepper
Oils and fats
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
0.5cupunsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
Garlic and spices
2clovesgarlic, minced
0.75teaspoongarlic powder
0.25teaspoonground nutmeg
Cream and cheese
1.5cupsheavy whipping cream
5ouncesParmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until browned, then add butter and cook until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest and slice.
Wipe skillet, melt butter, add garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant. Stir in cream, simmer, then add Parmesan and cook until thickened. Toss with pasta.
Divide pasta among bowls, top with sliced chicken, parsley, and pepper.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle additional parsley or Parmesan before serving.