Description
Creamy, rich, and full of flavor, this Chicken Alfredo recipe brings the comfort of Italian cooking right into your kitchen. It’s a quick dinner option perfect for busy nights or elegant enough for date night. This easy recipe features tender chicken, fettuccine pasta, and a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a comforting meal, or a family-friendly favorite, this dish checks every box.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
3. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese and nutmeg until sauce is smooth.
6. Add pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Slice chicken and place over pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting and flavor.
Always save some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: easy recipe, chicken alfredo, dinner ideas, pasta recipe, comfort food, quick meals