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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
  • 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
  1. 1Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package directions and drain.
  4. 4In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. 5Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then whisk in the Parmesan until smooth.
  6. 6Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
  7. 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

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.