Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Adding chicken breasts and tasty seasonings to a basic Alfredo pasta makes this easy weeknight dinner better than ever.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 936 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
• 2 chicken breasts, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Drain pasta. Add Alfredo sauce to the chicken; bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella cheese and cook until melted and well combined. Stir in pasta.