Description
Indulge in this rich and savory Creamy Chicken & Smoked Sausage Alfredo Skillet, a quick one-pan dinner that combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and creamy Alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta, cooked
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken and Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Sausage and Veggies: In the same skillet, add the smoked sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sausage is browned and the onions are softened.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: Stir in Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the cooked fettuccine pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lower-fat milk alternative.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken & Smoked Sausage Alfredo Skillet, Chicken Alfredo, One-Pan Dinner, Easy Dinner Recipe, Sausage Pasta