Description
A creamy and comforting Chicken & Mushroom Alfredo made with tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta (or pasta of choice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Optional Add-Ins:
- A pinch of nutmeg (for extra flavor)
- A splash of white wine (for deglazing the pan)
- Lemon juice (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in olive oil until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms in butter and olive oil until golden. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
- Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes, then serve over pasta.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Chicken alfredo, mushroom alfredo, chicken and mushroom pasta, creamy alfredo sauce