Best 8 Parmesan Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken Or Shrimp Recipes

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Parmesan fettuccine Alfredo with chicken or shrimp is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its rich, creamy sauce and tender chicken or shrimp, this dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The key to making a great fettuccine Alfredo is in the sauce.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP AND CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Chicken and shrimp come together with a homemade alfredo sauce and fresh parmesan cheese to make a rich surf and turf pasta!

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup salted butter
1 pint half & half or light cream
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, plus additional
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler. Grease a large baking dish. Cook the pasta as directed on the package. Drain well. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over medium-low heat. In a bowl, beat together the half and half and egg yolk. Stir into the butter in the saucepan. Add the Parmesan and cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts. Do not let the sauce boil or it may curdle. Add the chicken, shrimp, and cooked pasta to the sauce. Mix well. Let heat for 5 minutes or until the shrimp starts to turn pink, then transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle with an even layer of additional Parmesan cheese. Place the baking dish in the oven and broil for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE



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This classic Italian dish includes fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan cheese, and it's quick and easy to make. U.S. versions of the dish may include chicken or shrimp. Whatever your choice, with three simple steps in our chicken alfredo recipe, you'll have a hearty dinner on the table in no time!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound chicken
Coarse salt
Ground white pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 pound fettucine

Steps:

  • Cut chicken in strips. Season with salt and white pepper and saute in butter. Meanwhile in a separate pot, simmer garlic cloves in cream for 10 minutes.
  • Pour cream into pan with chicken, removing garlic cloves. Stir in Parmesan. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Toss pasta with sauce and serve with extra Parmesan.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN



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Creamy sauce, succulent chicken, perfectly al dente pasta, a sprinkle of fresh herbs . . . all that's missing is the waiter and the check.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound fettuccine, uncooked
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 ¼ cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons flour
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet. Mix broth and flour in same skillet. Stir in Neufchatel, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, garlic powder and pepper; cook 2 min. or until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly with whisk. Stir in chicken.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 552 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ALFREDO



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You'll love my twist on this creamy Alfredo. It's a little heavy on the hips, but worth every bite. A perfect match with a nice green salad, and you must have garlic bread to sop up this creamy sauce.

Provided by Tree Lee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package trotolle dry pasta
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
1 stick butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into small pieces
2 cups milk, or more as needed
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons pesto
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add trottole and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet and add garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in the large pot used to make the pasta. Add cream cheese and stir until creamy, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups milk and heavy cream, stirring until warm, about 5 minutes. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and continue stirring. Add more milk to thin sauce, if needed. Add pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Stir cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turns orange, 6 to 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 189.1 mg, Fat 44.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 554.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

PARMESAN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Get cheesy with this Parmesan Fettuccine Alfredo. This Parmesan Fettuccini Alfredo requires just 6 ingredients and can be ready in just 15 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
3/4 cup POLLY-O Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup POLLY-O Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup half-and-half
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
dash ground nutmeg
1 clove garlic
dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain fettuccine. Return to pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 14 g

CHICKEN & SHRIMP FETTUCCINE



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Saucy and special, this hearty pasta works as well for Wednesday night as it does for a Saturday dinner with company. You'll love the rich combination of bacon, chicken, shrimp and fresh baby spinach. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
4 bacon strips, chopped
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained
2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings., In the same skillet, saute chicken in reserved drippings until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Add the tomatoes, spinach, cream, sage and 1/4 cup cheese to the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and spinach is wilted. Drain fettuccine and add to skillet. Stir in the chicken and shrimp; heat through. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

PARMESAN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (WITH CHICKEN OR SHRIMP)



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Got the original recipe from DiGiorno, but have adapted and added to make it my own. Great with crusty bread!

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 garlic clove, minced very fine
1 dash of fresh ground nutmeg
6 ounces grilled chicken breasts or 1/2 lb peeled deveined shrimp

Steps:

  • Prepare the fettuccini as directed on the package.
  • Drain and return to pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients, to the pasta and warm through cooking just long enough to turn shrimp pink.
  • Top with minced basil& additional parm.
  • Enjoy.

CHICKEN PARMESAN ALFREDO



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I got this recipe from the side of a Cheesy Ragu classic Alfredo jar - it's excellent so I thought I'd share it!

Provided by Brieness79

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lbs.)
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
2 cups alfredo sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz)
1 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Dip chicken in egg, then bread crumbs combined with paprika, coating well.
  • In 13x9-inch baking dish, arrange chicken. Bake uncovered 20 minutes.
  • Pour 1 cup sauce over chicken; top with cheese, then tomato. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve with remaining sauce, heated and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.1, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 133.3, Sodium 639.7, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 33.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your dish.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy: The sauce should coat the pasta evenly and have a rich, creamy texture.
  • Add plenty of Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese is a key ingredient in fettuccine Alfredo and adds a nutty, salty flavor.
  • Serve the dish immediately: Fettuccine Alfredo is best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Parmesan Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but it is also very delicious and satisfying. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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