Description
Silky, cozy, and weeknight-easy, this Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta wraps tender fettuccine and juicy chicken in a rich garlic–Parmesan sauce. Simple ingredients, big comfort ready in 25 minutes and perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring, until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in Parmesan until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat. If needed, splash in reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce. Cook 2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can replace fettuccine with penne, linguine, or any long pasta you prefer.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for a veggie boost.
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, fettuccine alfredo