Chicken · Easy
Easy Chicken Alfredo
This easy chicken alfredo combines tender chicken, al dente fettuccine, and a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce for a restaurant-favorite dinner made at home in about 30 minutes.
10Prep min
20Cook min
30Total min
What you'll need
- 1.5 lbsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 teaspoon eachsalt, pepper, and garlic powder
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 12 ozfettuccine
- 1/4 cupbutter
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1.5 cupsheavy cream
- 1.5 cupsgrated Parmesan cheese
- optionalfresh parsley, for garnish
Let's cook
- 1Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 3Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package directions and drain.
- 4In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then whisk in the Parmesan until smooth.
- 6Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- 7Slice the chicken and serve on top of the pasta, garnished with parsley.
Make it yours
- Add steamed broccoli for extra vegetables.
- Use shrimp instead of chicken.
- Swap fettuccine for penne or linguine.
Good with
- Garlic bread
- A simple side salad
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes, add shredded rotisserie chicken to the sauce right before tossing with the pasta.
How do I keep the sauce from breaking?
Keep the heat at a gentle simmer and whisk constantly when adding the cheese.



