Description
A creamy, rich, and comforting dish combining tender garlic chicken, parmesan Alfredo sauce, and fettuccine pasta, baked with golden mozzarella. Perfect for a quick yet indulgent weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fettuccine pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions 🍝
In a large skillet, sauté the chicken and garlic until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes 🍗
In a separate saucepan, combine the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and basil. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is slightly thick and glossy 🧀
Combine the cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce in the baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown 🍳
Notes
Cool to room temperature before refrigerating or freezing for storage
Substitute other pasta types or add steamed vegetables like broccoli or zucchini
For extra flavor, mix in diced bell peppers or mushrooms into the sauce
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (from 8)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg