Ingredients
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- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked chicken slices to the sauce, heating through.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked shrimp or vegetables for the chicken for variation.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Comfort, Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg