Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Shrimp
Indulge in the creamy delight of Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Shrimp, a dish that brings comfort to your dinner table. This rich and velvety meal features tender chicken and succulent shrimp enveloped in a luxurious Alfredo sauce that clings perfectly to fettuccine pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy-to-customize recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can serve up an unforgettable dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides (approximately 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from the pan and slice.
- Add shrimp and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until shrimp are pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping the skillet's bottom for flavor, then gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine sliced chicken and drained pasta into the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Shrimp (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg