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The Creamiest Chicken Alfredo Ever 🍝

Ultra-creamy chicken Alfredo with tender chicken, silky Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Chicken
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Alfredo Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.25 cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add Parmesan gradually, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add pasta to sauce, loosening with reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Return chicken to pan and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce and avoid boiling the cream.