Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken and shrimp in a creamy Alfredo sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Vegetables like broccoli or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the shrimp. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and let it simmer gently. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and thicken. Adjust with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Once the sauce is smooth, return the chicken and shrimp to the skillet and add the cooked fettuccine. Toss until well coated and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Before serving, squeeze lemon juice over the dish for brightness and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Consider using whole grain or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option. For a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with almond milk or nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg