Description
Indulge in a classic Italian-American comfort dish featuring succulent, golden-seared chicken breasts served over a bed of perfectly al dente fettuccine. This elegant recipe is defined by its velvety, rich garlic parmesan cream sauce, achieved by slowly emulsifying butter and heavy cream. It is a refined, restaurant-quality meal that is surprisingly straightforward to prepare at home, making it an ideal choice for both cozy weeknight dinners and special celebrations where you want to impress with consistent, sophisticated flavors.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken breast, cut into thin cutlets
1 lb fettuccine, cooked to al dente
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced finely
2 cups heavy cream, room temperature
1.5 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped fine
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through, approximately five minutes per side.
Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest on a clean plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add remaining butter to the same skillet.
Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant but not browned, roughly thirty seconds.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring constantly.
Whisk in the parmesan cheese gradually until the sauce thickens and emulsifies evenly.
Add cooked fettuccine into the sauce, tossing until thoroughly coated.
Slice the rested chicken breasts and serve over the pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure the heavy cream is at room temperature before adding to the pan to prevent the sauce from breaking. Always use freshly grated parmesan rather than pre-grated cheese for a smoother, better-emulsifying sauce. Deglazing the pan with a small splash of pasta water after searing the chicken can add extra depth if desired.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
