Chicken Alfredo Pasta: Creamy, Quick, and Foolproof

Rich, silky, and deeply satisfying, chicken Alfredo pasta is a restaurant favorite that is surprisingly easy to make at home. With a handful of ingredients and about 30 minutes, you can serve a creamy dinner that feels special.

Ingredients You Will Need

Gather fettuccine, boneless chicken breasts, butter, garlic, heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and fresh parsley. Freshly grated parmesan melts smoothly and gives the sauce a far better flavor than pre-shredded cheese.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Boil the fettuccine in salted water until al dente, saving a cup of pasta water before draining. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook it in a hot skillet for five to six minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice the chicken and set it aside. In the same pan, melt butter and cook the garlic for one minute. Pour in the cream, simmer gently for three minutes, then stir in the parmesan until smooth. Toss in the pasta and chicken, adding splashes of pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Tips for a Perfect Sauce

Keep the heat low once the cream goes in so the sauce does not curdle. Pasta water helps the sauce cling to every strand, and a pinch of nutmeg adds subtle depth. Serve immediately, since the sauce thickens as it cools.

Ingredients You Will Need

Step-by-Step Instructions

Tips for a Perfect Sauce

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