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Plate of creamy chicken and pasta next to a small bowl of shredded parmesan cheese, and the skillet it was cooked in. Fork in foreground holding the chicken and pasta.

Creamy Chicken and Pasta

Creamy chicken and pasta is the Americanized version of chicken alfredo. This one-ish pot meal is quick and easy and brings restaurant quality home.
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: creamy chicken and pasta, creamy chicken pasta
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 742kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 large pasta pot
  • 1 Tongs optional

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fettucine
  • 1 pound chicken (about two small breasts or one large one)
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper add these to taste

Instructions

  • Start a pot of water boiling. As it heats, cut your chicken into small, bite sized pieces and crush or dice the garlic.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the garlic. Allow to saute for about 1 minute and then add in the chicken and Italian seasoning blend as well as salt and pepper.
  • Saute the chicken as you cook your pasta according to the package's instructions.
  • When the chicken is a golden-brown color, pour in the white and scrap an browned bits off the bottom of the skillete. Allow it to reduce by about half.
  • Add in the cooked pasta either directly from the pot using tongs or after straining it.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and Paremesan cheese and toss to combine.
  • Serve hot from the skillet with fresh bread, garlic bread, and more cheese.

Notes

For added flavor, mix in fresh basil, sun dried tomatoes, or spinach.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 742kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1279IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 3mg
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