Description
Chicken Sausage Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy, comforting dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors and delightful textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 12 oz chicken sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced chicken sausage for about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, using reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Combine cooked fettuccine and sausage with the sauce, tossing gently until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding sautéed vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor and nutrition. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken sausage with plant-based alternatives or mushrooms. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on the stovetop with a splash of cream or milk.