Description
A delicious twist on a classic dish featuring tender chicken, tangy sundried tomatoes, and a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (optional)
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes (drained and sliced)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Season the chicken slices with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Stir in the sundried tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat it with the sauce.
- Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet. Toss gently to ensure the pasta is coated with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin out the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and basil. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on the side.
Notes
For a lighter option, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a milk-cream mixture. Add spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: fettuccine, alfredo, chicken, sundried tomatoes, pasta, Italian cuisine