Description
This creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe is a classic Italian-American comfort food favorite made with tender grilled chicken, fettuccine noodles, and a rich parmesan garlic Alfredo sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley optional
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside to rest, then slice.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
5. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the Alfredo sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
6. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan to ensure the sauce turns out silky, not gritty.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
If your sauce gets too thick, loosen it with a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg