Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with added vegetables is a popular Italian-American pasta dish featuring fettuccine noodles tossed in a rich, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce, typically with sautéed chicken breast and a mix of vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or peas. The sauce is classically made from butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan, creating a luxurious coating for the pasta. It evolved from a simpler Roman dish but was transformed in the United States into the cream-heavy version widely enjoyed today.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both fat and carbohydrates, with a significant amount of protein from the chicken and cheese. It provides calcium from the dairy, along with vitamins and fiber from the added vegetables. A typical restaurant-style serving can range from 800 to over 1,200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The original Italian 'Fettuccine al Burro' from Rome was just butter and Parmesan, but Italian immigrants in America adapted it with cream to suit local tastes, creating the iconic Alfredo sauce. Nutritionally, adding vegetables like broccoli or spinach is a common modern twist that boosts the dish's fiber, vitamin, and mineral content, offering a more balanced take on the classic.
