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Chicken Sausage Alfredo Fettuccine

Chicken Sausage Alfredo Fettuccine
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This easy Chicken Sausage Alfredo Fettuccine is a creamy, hearty pasta dish ready in under 30 minutes. It combines tender fettuccine noodles with a luscious Alfredo sauce and savory chicken sausage for a comforting, indulgent weeknight dinner that comes together quickly using simple, fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

Proteins

  • Chicken Sausage: 12 oz, pre-cooked or fresh, sliced into bite-sized pieces

Pasta

  • Fettuccine Pasta: 12 oz

Sauce

  • Heavy Cream: 1 cup
  • Parmesan Cheese: 3/4 cup, freshly grated
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Butter: 3 tbsp
  • Salt: to taste
  • Black Pepper: to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh Parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the Fettuccine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a little pasta water to adjust sauce consistency later.
  2. Brown the Chicken Sausage: Slice the chicken sausage into bite-sized pieces. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sausage pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
  4. Add Parmesan and Season: Slowly stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth and silky. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sausage: Return the browned chicken sausage to the skillet, then add the cooked fettuccine. Toss everything together gently, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time if the sauce needs thinning out to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for color and freshness. Serve immediately while warm and inviting.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for richer flavor and better melting.
  • Cook pasta al dente to ensure noodles hold up when mixed with sauce.
  • Always reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce thickness and add silkiness.
  • Opt for well-seasoned chicken sausage for maximum flavor impact.
  • Keep sauce simmering gently over low heat to avoid curdling.
  • Use fresh garlic instead of powder for the best aroma and taste.

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Keywords: Chicken Sausage Alfredo, Fettuccine Alfredo, Creamy Pasta, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Chicken Sausage Pasta

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