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Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Creamy Chicken Alfredo

A rich and creamy pasta dish made with tender chicken, buttery garlic sauce, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners, busy weeknights, or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Alfredo Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup pasta water

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until tender. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken and cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Slice into strips.
  3. Melt butter in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese and seasonings until smooth.
  6. Add pasta and chicken to the sauce and toss until well coated.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
  • Add pasta water to adjust sauce thickness.
  • Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Substitute shrimp or mushrooms for variation.