Main Course
Chicken Alfredo
40 min 4 servings 580 kcalMedium
Italian-American invention (true Italian alfredo is just butter + parmesan). The cream-based version is rich, indulgent comfort food. Fresh parmesan grated is essential — pre-grated has anti-caking agents that ruin texture.
Nutrition Per Serving
580
kcal · Calories
32
g · Protein
52
g · Carbs
24
g · Fat
Steps
- 1
Season chicken, sear in butter 4 min/side until 75°C internal.
≈ 8 min - 2
Rest chicken; in same pan add cream + remaining butter + garlic.
≈ 2 min - 3
Boil pasta until al dente.
≈ 10 min - 4
Whisk parmesan into cream sauce, season.
≈ 3 min - 5
Toss drained pasta with sauce.
≈ 1 min - 6
Slice chicken, top pasta. Garnish with parsley.
≈ 2 min
Dietitian Note
Calorie-heavy. Whole-wheat fettuccine + half-and-half instead of cream cuts ~25% calories. Add steamed broccoli for fiber.