Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A comforting, restaurant-style chicken pasta dish with silky Alfredo sauce made from butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan. Tender chicken, perfectly cooked fettuccine, and savory garlic flavors come together fast for a cozy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
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 (optional)
2 tablespoons reserved pasta water, as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente. Scoop out 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in a single layer, stir occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Cook garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, stir gently, and simmer 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Add Parmesan cheese, remaining salt, remaining pepper (if desired), and nutmeg (if using). Mix until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Toss hot pasta in the sauce. Add pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Serve with chicken and parsley garnish.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace half the heavy cream with whole milk, though texture will differ significantly.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for sauce (pre-grated can create clumps). Adjust pasta water gradually for a silkier sauce.
Freezes well (up to 2 months). Thaw and reheat gently on the stove or in the oven.
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