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Creamiest Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A rich and creamy chicken Alfredo pasta that combines tender chicken, silky sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or cubed)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Pasta

  • 12 oz fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta

Sauce

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (½ stick, 56g)
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic (2-3 cloves, minced)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onions or shallots
  • 2 cups double cream or heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions 

  • Pat the chicken dry, slice into strips or cubes, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Cook chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, then set aside. Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant, then add cream and simmer gently. Gradually whisk in Parmesan and mozzarella until smooth.
  • Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat. Gradually add reserved pasta water until sauce reaches desired consistency. Stir in parsley, then season to taste.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional parsley or Parmesan before serving.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, pasta