Description
Creamy, restaurant-quality Chicken Alfredo with tender chicken breast, silky homemade Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- 2. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 3. In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- 5. Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 6. Slice rested chicken and arrange over pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of milk or cream to restore creamy consistency. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results; pre-shredded cheese may cause a grainy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
