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Chicken Alfredo pasta topped with sliced chicken and Parmesan cheese

Chicken Alfredo

This comforting Chicken Alfredo wraps tender pasta and juicy chicken in a rich, silky sauce that feels like a warm hug after a long day.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken alfredo, creamy pasta, fettuccine alfredo, weeknight dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 720kcal
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil use a fruity, fresh oil for better flavor
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6–8 oz each (patted dry for even browning)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adds gentle heat
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced (for aromatic depth)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth keeps the sauce balanced
  • 2 cups whole milk creates a rich base
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta uncooked and broken in half if needed
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese finely grated (freshly grated melts smoothly)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream adds classic Alfredo richness
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped (for brightness and garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then place the chicken in the pan and season evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Turn the chicken occasionally and cook until deeply golden and fully cooked through, reaching 165°F internally, then remove from the skillet.
    Pan-seared chicken breasts cooking until golden brown in a skillet
  • Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing into strips.
  • Add the garlic to the same skillet along with the chicken broth and milk, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Place the fettuccine directly into the simmering liquid and stir often as the sauce slightly reduces over the first few minutes.
    Grated Parmesan cheese being added to a creamy Alfredo sauce in a pan
  • Continue cooking, tossing the pasta occasionally, until the noodles are tender and the liquid has thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
    Dry spaghetti being added to a pot of boiling water on a kitchen stove
  • Stir in the Parmesan and heavy cream until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy, then cook a few minutes longer until thickened.
    Creamy fettuccine Alfredo pasta being stirred in a pan on the stovetop
  • Remove the skillet from heat, fold in the sliced chicken, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Creamy pasta recipes like this shine brightest when shared slowly. Let the sauce thicken gently and enjoy the quiet comfort of a classic, homemade dinner moment.

Nutrition

Serving: 420g | Calories: 720kcal (36%) | Carbohydrates: 58g (19%) | Protein: 36g (72%) | Fat: 40g (62%) | Saturated Fat: 22g (138%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 165mg (55%) | Sodium: 680mg (30%) | Potassium: 620mg (18%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 32mg (3%) | Iron: 15mg (83%)
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