How to Make Easy Weeknight Creamy Chicken Alfredo - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to weeknight dinners, finding a dish that is both delicious and easy to make is essential. Enter: Easy Weeknight Creamy Chicken Alfredo. This classic Italian-inspired pasta dish is sure to become a regular on your dinner rotation, thanks to its simple ingredients and quick preparation time. With just a few steps and a handful of pantry staples, you can have a creamy and indulgent chicken alfredo ready to enjoy in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 1 (20 ounce) package boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 (9 ounce) pouch Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy Parmesan basil cooking sauce
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup whipping cream or half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    505 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 444mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 262mg