Creamy Chicken Fettuccine
A rich and creamy Italian dish made with fettuccine noodles, chicken, and a silky sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast chickenCut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 pound fettuccine noodlesFresh or dried
- ●4 tablespoons butterUnsalted
- ●1 medium onionDiced
- ●3 cloves garlicMinced
- ●1 cup heavy creamFreshly made whipped cream can be substituted
- ●1 cup grated parmesan cheeseFreshly shredded
- ●1 teaspoon saltTo taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperTo taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine noodles according to package instructions.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- 3
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- 6
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 7
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet.
- 8
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
- 10
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- 11
Add the cooked fettuccine noodles to the sauce and toss to coat.
- 12
Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to combine.
- 13
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.