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Creamy Chicken Fettuccine

Creamy Chicken Fettuccine, comforting pasta smothered in velvety cream sauce, crowned with tender seared chicken.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Pasta Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 756
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 boneless skinless chicken breasts medium-sized about 1.95 lb total
  • 3 teaspoon Italian herb blend dried aromatic seasoning
  • 1.5 tablespoon neutral cooking oil vegetable or canola
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature for easy melting
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced for flavor infusion
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream full-fat essential for smooth sauce
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan or good-quality store-bought
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground for best aroma
  • 1.5 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped optional garnish
  • 12 oz fettuccine uncooked preferably fresh or high-quality dried

Method
 

  1. Rub both sides of the chicken with the Italian herb mix and a pinch of salt.
  2. Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add chicken and cook 7–8 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
  3. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and reduce the skillet heat to medium-low.
  4. Stir the butter and minced garlic into the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk thoroughly, incorporating any leftover browned bits. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. While the sauce heats, boil a large pot of salted water for the fettuccine. Cook pasta until tender, about 7 minutes, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water before draining.
  7. Add the grated Parmesan to the simmering cream. Whisk until fully melted and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Combine the drained fettuccine with the creamy sauce, tossing to coat. If too thick, stir in a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water.
  9. Slice the chicken and place atop the sauced pasta. Sprinkle with parsley if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 756kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 47gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This indulgent pasta brings warmth and comfort to any night. The creamy sauce clings to every strand of fettuccine, while the golden chicken adds savory satisfaction.

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