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Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine. Perfect for cozy dinners, gatherings, or satisfying weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • Water for boiling
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Alfredo Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg optional
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until tender. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  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 cream and simmer gently. Stir in parmesan until smooth and creamy.
  5. Toss cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for best texture.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Add vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms for variation.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.