Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe
A creamy and flavorful Chicken Alfredo Pasta that's quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley optional parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked. Rest and slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and simmer. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve ½ cup of water. Add pasta and chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat. Thin with reserved water if needed.
- Plate the pasta, garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.