Description
Indulge in a creamy, comforting bowl of 20-Minute Chicken Alfredo Skillet that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in no time. This quick and easy dish features tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. Impress your family and friends with this delightful recipe that’s both satisfying and adaptable to suit any palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and boil salted water for the pasta.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, saving a cup of pasta water.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with the chicken and garlic. Simmer on low heat, then stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet; add reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency. Mix in spinach if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg