Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A classic dish combining creamy Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken and fettuccine pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, slice into strips, and set aside.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust thickness with pasta water if needed.
- Add drained pasta and grilled chicken to the sauce. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve hot with a garnish of fresh parsley.
Notes
Can be customized with vegetables like broccoli or spinach. Pairs well with garlic bread or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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