Easy Weeknight Creamy Chicken Alfredo

16 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 30 min

“Chunks of tender chicken breast are simmered in a creamy Parmesan and basil sauce and served over hot fettuccine for a quick weeknight entree.” - by Progresso™ Recipe Starters™

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 (20 ounce) package boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (18 ounce) can Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy Parmesan basil cooking sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream or half-and-half

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add butter and garlic; cook until garlic is softened. Stir in cooking sauce, Parmesan cheese and cream. Simmer 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well blended.
Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
656 cal
33%

Fat
31 g
48%

Carbs
49.3 g
16%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (16)

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Cathy

Sep. 13, 2012

"I have ALWAYS been afraid to make Chicken Alfredo. This was so EASY. One substitution I did make was I used sour cream instead of whipping cream or half and half because that is what I had in my fridg..." See moree. The whole family LOVED it. We got 8 servings out of it. I ate it 3 nights in a row and it was wonderful heated up. I highly suggest this recipe!!!"

Lindseye117

Sep. 16, 2012

"This was SUPER delicious!! The only thing I did different was add extra garlic (powder form), onion powder, and Italian seasoning. I also added milk in leiu of the cream and just let it cook down to t..." See morehicken up. Also, I mixed in shredded mozerella at the very end. Super yummy!! Best Alfredo on here yet!!"

donnam

Sep. 30, 2012

"I added broccoli to this to make it a complete meal and used whole wheat fettuccine. This dish was okay. I had to toss out leftovers which is unusual in my home. If there had been more of an abunda..." See morence of sauce, I think it would've gone over much better."

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