Creamy Chicken Alfredo combines tender pan-seared chicken and fettuccine tossed in a rich, homemade parmesan cream sauce. A comforting Italian-American favorite made in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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12 oz fettuccine pasta
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
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Reserved pasta water as needed
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
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In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cream and simmer 3–4 minutes.
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Reduce heat and stir in parmesan until smooth. Season to taste.
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Add pasta and toss to coat. Use pasta water to adjust consistency.
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Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.