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Quick and Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Ready in 30 Minutes

Close-up of creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo pasta generously coated in white sauce and sprinkled with pepper.
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You can make this rich, restaurant-style Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo quickly. This easy recipe delivers a velvety alfredo sauce and tender chicken, making it the perfect weeknight chicken dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in the salt and pepper. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Return the cooked chicken and the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the alfredo sauce. Toss everything gently until the pasta and chicken are fully coated in the rich, cheesy pasta sauce.
  8. Serve immediately. Garnish your creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For an even richer, velvety alfredo sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese; pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
  • If you want a little kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes when you add the garlic.
  • This recipe is great for family friendly dinner ideas when you need a quick and easy meal.

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