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Copy Cat Chicken Alfredo    

Italian cooking at it's best. This easy 30-minute chicken alfredo tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 30 minute recipe, alfredo, chicken, chicken alfredo sauce, copy cat, dinner, easy recipe, gluten-free
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 1051kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter 2 cubes
  • 4 Tbsp. cream cheese
  • 2 pints heavy cream
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt - depending on taste
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp pepper - depending on taste
  • 1 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 large chicken breasts - cooked and cut in strips or cubes.
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced ~ optional sauteed in a small amount of olive oil.
  • 12 oz Fettuccine noodles - gluten-free if necessary.

Instructions

  • In a large skillet melt butter. Add cream cheese and whisk when melted.
  • Pour in the cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk then stir while the sauce simmers 15 minutes over low heat.
  • Add cooked chicken and sauteed mushrooms, simmer 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and add grated Parmesan cheese, stir well.
  • Serve over hot fettuccine noodles. Garnish with additional freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Note: I use leftover chicken for this recipe, such as Grilled Lemon Chicken or Seasoned Chicken Breast.
**Another great reason to keep leftovers on hand in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 1051kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 62g | Cholesterol: 376mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3611IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 1mg