Description
Spicy chicken Alfredo pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken and fettuccine pasta with a spicy Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: spicy chicken alfredo pasta, creamy pasta, chicken pasta