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Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

Penne tossed in a garlic butter, cream, and parmesan sauce and topped with sliced seared chicken. Serves 4.

Chicken alfredo pasta with penne and parmesan on a dark plate

Chicken

 1 ¼ lbs boneless chicken breasts (570g)
 1 tsp Italian seasoning
 ½ tsp salt
 1 tbsp olive oil

Pasta and Sauce

 12 oz penne or fettuccine (340g)
 3 tbsp butter
 3 garlic, minced
 1 cup heavy cream
 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 fresh parsley or basil, to garnish
1

Sear the chicken. Season the chicken and cook in olive oil over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest 5 minutes and slice.

2

Cook the pasta. Cook the penne until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

3

Make the sauce. Melt the butter, cook the garlic 30 seconds, then add the cream and simmer 3 minutes.

4

Add cheese. Off the heat, whisk in the parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.

5

Combine. Toss the pasta in the sauce with a little pasta water. Top with chicken and herbs.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1 plate

Amount per serving
Calories885
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g59%

Saturated Fat 26g130%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 196mg66%
Sodium 1025mg45%
Total Carbohydrate 64g24%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 53g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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