Description
Creamy Mushroom Garlic Greek Chicken Alfredo is a delightful pasta dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic garlic in a rich, creamy sauce. This comforting recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With its luscious texture and vibrant flavors, this dish promises to be an instant favorite, inviting seconds from everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand for a smooth cooking process.
- Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and mushrooms for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Slice rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss everything together until well coated in sauce.
- Serve topped with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg