Chicken Alfredo
A creamy and flavorful Chicken Alfredo pasta dish perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and oils
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup butter (, cut into large cubes or slices)
Sauce ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 clove garlic (, minced)
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook in olive oil until golden, then add butter and cook through. Rest, slice, and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter with cream, add garlic, seasonings, and simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine sauce with cooked pasta, then top with sliced chicken. Garnish as desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.