Description
This creamy Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Sundried Tomatoes combines tender pasta, savory garlic-Parmesan sauce, and tangy sundried tomatoes for a satisfying weeknight dinner or an easy crowd-pleaser. Perfectly seasoned chicken and rich Alfredo sauce coat every bite for pure comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
1 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon oil from sundried tomato jar
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil from the sundried tomato jar. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden and fully done. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add sundried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into a smooth Alfredo sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
5. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything to coat well. Cook for 1-2 more minutes to warm through.
6. Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor. Pre-shredded cheese may clump.
Don’t overcook the chicken. Sear it just until golden and no longer pink.
Reserve pasta water before draining—it helps loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: creamy chicken alfredo, pasta with sundried tomatoes, weeknight pasta