Creamy Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo for Cozy Nights
Author:Emily
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:None
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz Fettuccine pasta (egg-based noodles for extra richness)
2 cups Chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works beautifully)
8 oz Fresh mushrooms (such as cremini or portobello)
1 cup Heavy whipping cream (substitute with half-and-half for a lighter sauce)
4 tbsp Unsalted butter
1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated melts beautifully)
2 cloves Garlic (pressed for robust flavor)
2 tbsp Olive oil (substitute with neutral oil if preferred)
1 tsp Salt (adjust according to taste)
1 tsp Pepper (adjust according to taste)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Season with salt and set aside.
Cut chicken breasts into strips and season with salt and pepper. Cook in the same skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine heavy whipping cream, unsalted butter, and pressed garlic. Heat on medium-low, whisking until butter melts and mixture is smooth.
Gradually stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
Add cooked fettuccine, sautéed mushrooms, and chicken into the sauce. Toss to coat and heat for an additional 2 minutes.
Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Enjoy!