Description
Creamy Mushroom Garlic Greek Chicken Alfredo is a decadent pasta dish that marries tender chicken with earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic, all enveloped in a rich cream sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this recipe infuses classic Italian flavors with Mediterranean flair. Each bite promises to be a delightful experience, making it a must-try for any pasta lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop garlic and slice mushrooms.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add mushrooms, and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Create your creamy base: Pour in heavy cream while stirring; add Parmesan cheese and oregano, stirring until smooth.
- Combine everything: Slice chicken and return it to the skillet along with cooked pasta; toss to coat in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg