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Chicken and Carrot Alfredo

Chicken and Carrot Alfredo: 5 Ways to Enchant Dinner

Creamy Chicken and Carrot Alfredo pasta dish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add carrots and cook until tender.
  5. Stir in cooked chicken.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  7. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Toss fettuccine with the sauce.
  10. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with shrimp for a variation.
  • Use low-fat cream for a lighter version.
  • Add spinach for extra nutrition.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Chicken and Carrot Alfredo, pasta, creamy sauce