Date Night Delight: Easy Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz fettuccine pasta
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken slices and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring the cream to a simmer.
6. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
7. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, stirring to coat it with the Alfredo sauce.
8. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the Alfredo chicken over the cooked fettuccine pasta, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

This dish is easy to prepare, and the creamy Alfredo sauce is generally well-received. You can customize it by adding vegetables like broccoli or spinach to sneak in some extra nutrients without making it too unfamiliar. Enjoy your date!