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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

A comforting and indulgent dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, made with fettuccine, rotisserie chicken, and a rich creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz fettuccine Use fresh or dried pasta as per your preference.
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded Store-bought rotisserie chicken works well.
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a richer sauce, add more cream.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated is preferred for better flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Unsalted butter is recommended.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Adjust garlic quantity based on preference.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season as desired before serving.
Garnish
  • to taste Chopped parsley Use for garnishing before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  2. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  4. Add shredded chicken and cooked fettuccine; mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta is best served warm and can be complemented with a simple green salad or garlic bread. For added flavor, sprinkle some extra Parmesan cheese on top.