Chicken & Mushroom Alfredo Recipe
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Chicken & Mushroom Alfredo pasta dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. This Italian-American classic is easy to make and sure to impress your guests with its rich taste and hearty ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
Mushrooms:
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and butter.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in cream, simmer, then add Parmesan, seasonings, and cooked chicken.
- Combine: Toss in pasta, adding reserved water if needed. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a seafood twist.
- Freshly grated Parmesan works best for a smooth, creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
