Description

A creamy and comforting Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts served over fettuccine tossed in a rich, homemade Parmesan garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a satisfying family dinner ready in just 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for cooking (about 2 tablespoons)

Sauce

4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Pasta

8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta

To Garnish

Extra Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Season and cook chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest while you prepare the sauce.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Add cream and cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and thickened slightly.
Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
Combine chicken and pasta with sauce: Slice the rested chicken into strips. Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss everything together to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Serve: Plate the Chicken Alfredo Pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Letting the chicken rest after cooking helps keep it juicy when sliced.
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as the starch content helps bind the sauce to the noodles.
For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
Add steamed broccoli or sautéed mushrooms for a vegetable boost.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smoother sauce texture.