Creamy Chicken Alfredo Made Easy
Indulge in a restaurant-quality classic at home with this Creamy Chicken Alfredo. This recipe features succulent, golden-seared chicken breasts and perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta, all bound together in a rich, velvety sauce made simply from high-quality heavy cream, butter, and authentic freshly grated parmesan cheese. By avoiding thickeners and focusing on prime ingredients, you achieve a luxurious meal that tastes incredibly sophisticated yet comes together in under 40 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
16 oz Fettuccine Pasta
2 large Chicken Breasts, sliced thin
1.5 cups Heavy Cream
4 tbsp Unsalted European-style Butter
2 cups Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to the package directions until al dente.
Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sauté the chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through (165°F), then set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
Whisk in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, toss in the cooked pasta, and stir until well coated.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Always use a block of Parmigiano-Reggiano and grate it yourself to avoid the anti-caking agents in pre-shredded bags, which can prevent the sauce from becoming creamy.
Ensure the sauce does not boil over or keep it on the heat too long after adding the cheese, as this can cause the fat to separate.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of cream or water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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