Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken and rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta (GF if needed)
Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise, 6 oz each)
Seasoning
- to taste Kosher salt & ground pepper
Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 tablespoon GF flour or cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened or at room temp)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Rest and slice.
- Whisk milk and flour/cornstarch until smooth. Sauté garlic in the same pan, then add milk mixture, cream cheese, and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth and thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Combine sauce with cooked pasta, then top with sliced chicken, Parmesan, parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use GF pasta and flour.