Quick & Easy Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Discover the ultimate Chicken Alfredo recipe! This quick and easy dish features tender chicken, rich parmesan cream sauce, and pasta perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners and cooked in less than 30 minutes.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
Chicken & Pasta
- 350 g Fettuccine
- 15 ml Olive Oil
- 1 Chicken Breast Halved
- 4 g Onion Powder
- 4 g Garlic Powder
- 4 g Smoked Paprika
- Salt & Pepper
Creamy Alfredo Sauce
- 14 g Unsalted Butter
- 4 Garlic Cloves Grated
- 375 ml Thickened Cream
- 0.1 g Nutmeg Grated
- Parmigiano Reggiano Grated
- Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped
- Salt & Pepper
Method
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Cook the fettuccine for 1 minute less than the packet instructions. Drain and reserve ½–1 cup of pasta water.
- Slice the chicken into two fillets and place in a bowl. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place a pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken for 2 ½–3 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Remove, rest for 5 minutes, and thinly slice.
- Place the same pan, or a clean pan, over medium heat. Add the butter and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, until the butter foams and the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the cream, and mix well. Season to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5–6 minutes, until thickened and slightly reduced. Add the Parmigiano Reggiano and nutmeg and gently mix to combine.
- Add the drained pasta, mix to coat, and cook for 1 minute. Adjust the consistency with the reserved pasta water if needed. Remove from the heat.
- Serve the Alfredo pasta in a bowl, laying the sliced chicken on top. Garnish with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano. Dig in.
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Chicken Alfredo Pasta Storage Instructions
Leftover Chicken Alfredo can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Because the sauce is cream-based, I don’t recommend freezing it, as it will be more prone to splitting and ruining upon reheating.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta Reheating Instructions
Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of milk or cream to restore the sauce’s creamy texture.
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what are the macros for this meal please?
I’ll get them added.
Wow! This recipe is absolutely amazing! , and it turned out perfect. The flavors are well-balanced, and the instructions were so easy to follow. Thank you for sharing such a delicious dish! ❤
Its a pleasure