Description
A quick and easy creamy Alfredo macaroni skillet recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned.
- Stir in garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and butter until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni. Toss to coat.
- Stir in parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or spinach.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg