Description
This Easy Chicken Alfredo recipe is a creamy and comforting pasta dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken strips are tossed with fettuccine in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, creating a satisfying meal that’s quick and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Prepare the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, simmer, then stir in Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Cook until thickened.
- Combine: Add chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- Rotisserie chicken works well as a shortcut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
