Description
Baked Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and rich, creamy sauce enveloping luscious fettuccine pasta. This dish is perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests with its irresistible flavors. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 12 oz fresh fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, then pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta, sauce, and diced chicken in a large bowl; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with additional Parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg