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Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

This creamy homemade Chicken Alfredo is rich, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. Tender chicken and silky Alfredo sauce coat every strand of pasta, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or quick weeknight meals
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken and cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Slice.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese and seasonings until smooth.
  6. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce and top with sliced chicken.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
  • Freshly grated parmesan melts better than packaged cheese.
  • You can swap chicken for shrimp or mushrooms.