Description
Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken breasts, rich Parmesan Alfredo sauce, and fettuccine noodles. It’s a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s simple to make and packed with indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for cooking chicken)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Boil salted water in a pot. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- Use grilled or blackened chicken for variation.
- Swap shrimp for chicken for a seafood version.
- Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter sauce.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk to prevent sauce separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
