Description
Creamy, comforting, and irresistibly easy to make, this Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate go-to for quick dinners or indulgent weekend meals. With tender grilled chicken, perfectly cooked fettuccine, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, easy recipe for guests, or new dinner ideas, this is one of the best comfort food ideas you’ll return to again and again. It fits the bill for easy dinner, quick meal prep, and is even ideal for leftover chicken use.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and let rest, then slice.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
5. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Add pasta water if needed.
6. Toss cooked fettuccine into the sauce until well coated.
7. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor.
Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juiciness.
Reserve some pasta water—it helps adjust sauce consistency perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, easy dinner, quick meal, comfort food, pasta recipe, creamy chicken pasta