Pasta Easy Dinner – Creamy Chicken Alfredo
A rich and creamy chicken Alfredo pasta made with sautéed chicken breast, Parmesan cheese, and a smooth garlic Alfredo sauce tossed with your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Optional: ½ cup pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side. Rest, then slice.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 30–60 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta and chicken in the sauce. Add pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or a milk and cream cheese combo.
- Add broccoli, spinach, or peas for extra vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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