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Chicken Alfredo Recipe – Creamy Homemade Pasta Dinner
Emily Carter

chicken alfredo recipe

Creamy homemade chicken Alfredo made with juicy seasoned chicken, fettuccine pasta, garlic Parmesan sauce, and simple ingredients. A quick 30-minute dinner for the whole family.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 913

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Large skillet
  • Nonstick skillet (optional)
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and the inside reaches 165°F. Remove and rest before slicing.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente according to package directions. Save ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter, heavy cream, and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat while whisking until smooth.
  4. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Keep mixing until the sauce becomes creamy and thick.
  5. Add cooked fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce. Toss until coated. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Slice chicken and place it over the pasta. Top with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This Chicken Alfredo recipe is a creamy Italian-American pasta dinner made with juicy seasoned chicken, fettuccine noodles, and homemade garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce. It comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect for an easy family meal.