Are you ready to transform an ordinary weeknight dinner into a restaurant-quality feast? This Chicken Alfredo recipe isn't just another pasta dish - it's a creamy, indulgent culinary experience that will have your family and friends begging for seconds! With perfectly sautéed chicken, luxuriously smooth Alfredo sauce, and tender fettuccine, this recipe is about to become your new go-to comfort meal that looks and tastes like it was crafted by a professional chef.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (sliced)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté sliced chicken breasts until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain pasta and return to pot. Add Alfredo sauce and sliced cooked chicken, gently tossing to coat everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Tips
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a beautiful golden-brown sear
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest, richest sauce
- Cook pasta just until al dente to prevent mushy noodles
- Keep your heat at medium when making the sauce to prevent curdling
- Toss the pasta and chicken in the sauce gently to maintain the sauce's creamy texture
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and presentation
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or fresh minced garlic to the sauce
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little pasta water
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 600kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 160mg
