Chicken Alfredo (Creamy & Easy)
Creamy, indulgent Chicken Alfredo with tender seasoned chicken and homemade Alfredo sauce. A rich comfort food classic that’s quick and satisfying.
Equipment
- Skillet
- - Pasta pot
- Tongs or spatula
- - Grater
Ingredients
- **For the Chicken**
- - 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
- - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- - ½ tsp garlic powder
- - Salt and pepper
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- **For the Sauce**
- - 2 tbsp butter
- - 2 garlic cloves minced
- - 2 cups heavy cream
- - 1¼ cups Parmesan grated
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- **For the Pasta**
- - 10 oz fettuccine
- - 1 tsp salt for boiling water
- **Optional Garnish**
- - Fresh parsley
- - Extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Slice and season chicken.
- Cook in skillet until golden and fully done. Set aside.
- Boil pasta until al dente. Drain, saving ½ cup water.
- In same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic.
- Add cream and bring to gentle simmer.
- Stir in cheese until smooth. Season to taste.
- Slice chicken. Toss pasta with sauce. Serve topped with chicken and garnish.
Notes
- Swap cream with half-and-half for a lighter version
- Add broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms for extra nutrition
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce
- Add broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms for extra nutrition
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce