Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb fettuccine pasta
• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then cook thoroughly until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. Lower skillet heat to medium. Melt the butter, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and let simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and smooth. Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. Toss the cooked pasta and chicken into the Alfredo sauce until completely coated. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot!