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Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Chicken Alfredo Pasta
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Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a rich and creamy Italian-American comfort dish featuring tender chicken breasts, perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta, and a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce made from butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Customize it with veggies or spice to suit your taste, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Pasta

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • Salt (for pasta water)

Alfredo Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pasta: Start by boiling salted water in a large pot and cooking the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and save one cup of the pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency later.
  2. Cook the chicken: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them for about 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let rest before slicing into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Slowly pour in heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer while stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
  4. Combine everything: Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken directly into the Alfredo sauce. Toss everything together gently, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
  5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for a pop of color and freshness before serving your warm, creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese to ensure smooth melting and optimal sauce texture.
  • Do not overcook the chicken; cook just until no longer pink inside and let rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
  • Reserve pasta water to help loosen the sauce without diluting flavor.
  • Add heavy cream gradually while monitoring sauce thickness to avoid runny or overly thick sauce.
  • Taste the sauce before adding extra salt because Parmesan cheese adds natural saltiness.

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Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Fettuccine Alfredo, Creamy Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Italian Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe

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