Description
This Chicken Alfredo recipe features juicy, seasoned chicken paired with a creamy, flavorful Alfredo sauce over perfectly cooked fettuccine or linguine. It’s a comforting, indulgent meal that’s easy to make and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 10 oz (280g) fettuccine or linguine
- 1 tsp salt (for boiling water)
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 stick (8 tbsp or 113g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups (125g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest. Once rested, slice the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Pasta: While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water for later use.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet you used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Combine: Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Toss Together: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add the sliced chicken on top and toss again.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but it may result in a less creamy sauce.
- For extra flavor, you can add some sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the pasta.
- You can make this ahead of time and store the components separately in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, creamy pasta, fettuccine alfredo, healthy pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce