Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Creamy, indulgent, and loaded with flavor, this Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe is a restaurant-worthy dish you can easily recreate at home. Tender slices of seasoned chicken breast are pan-seared to golden perfection, then paired with silky fettuccine coated in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce made with rich heavy cream, butter, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a perfect option for a comforting weeknight dinner or an impressive meal to wow your guests. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and brightness, and watch this classic Italian-American favorite disappear from plates in no time. With keywords like "homemade Alfredo sauce," "creamy chicken pasta," and "easy fettuccine recipe," this dish is bound to become a staple in your recipe arsenal!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
• 1.5 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

Step 5

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese gradually, and continue to stir until the sauce is smooth and thickened.

Step 8

While the sauce is simmering, cook the fettuccine in the boiling water according to the package instructions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Step 9

Add the cooked fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.

Step 10

Add the sliced chicken to the pasta and toss together.

Step 11

Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 12

Serve the chicken Alfredo pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1330.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4166.3

Total Fat 240.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 957.2mg	0%
Sodium 3289.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 216.3g	0%

Vitamin D 31.6IU	0%
Calcium 962.1mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1219.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 25.0%