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Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A creamy and flavorful Chicken Alfredo Pasta perfect for a comforting meal. Ready in under an hour, it's a family favorite.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • to taste none Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta
  • to taste none Extra Parmesan cheese
  • optional none Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest and slice into strips.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream, simmer, then whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved water if needed for desired consistency.
  • Plate the pasta, garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, pasta