Chicken Alfredo
Luxuriously creamy chicken Alfredo with tender pasta, garlic-infused butter sauce, and fresh parsley. A comforting dish with rich Parmesan-forward flavor, ready in 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Poultry-based
Ingredients
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice into strips.
Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in same skillet, sauté garlic 1-2 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream, remaining salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer sauce until thickened.
Toss cooked pasta with sauce and reserved pasta water. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Fold in cooked chicken strips and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For gluten-free option: Use gluten-free pasta
For dairy-free: Substitute coconut milk and vegan Parmesan
Store leftovers in air-tight container for up to 2 days
Add steamed broccoli, peas, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra nutrition
Use 1/2 cup pasta water to loosen sauce as needed
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