Chicken Alfredo is a classic Italian-American pasta dish featuring a creamy white sauce made with heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Tender pieces of chicken breast are sautéed and combined with the luscious sauce, then served over fettuccine pasta. This rich and comforting dish is perfect for any occasion.
Chicken Alfredo is a classic Italian-American pasta dish featuring a creamy white sauce made with heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Tender pieces of chicken breast are sautéed, then combined with the luscious sauce and served over fettuccine pasta. This rich and comforting dish is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking the chicken
- 2 units chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup heavy cream as part of the sauce
- 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated, for the sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted, for the sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve the Chicken Alfredo hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 38gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 15mg
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I followed the recipe exactly but the sauce was too thick and kinda bland. Next time I’ll add more seasoning.
I totally get it! Sometimes sauces can really depend on the brand of ingredients you use. Try different seasonings next time, maybe even a pinch of nutmeg? It can give it a nice flavor boost. 😊
Honestly, I think the recipe might be off. Alfredo is usually just cheese and cream, not much else! Maybe it’s just a bad recipe? 🤷♂️
This was super delicious! My whole family loved it. 5 stars for sure! Will make again.
I didn’t think it would be that easy to make Alfredo, but wow! Thanks for sharing!
The cream and cheese were wayyy too heavy. Next time, I’ll try low-fat options?
Just OK. I burnt the garlic and the cream curdled. 😕 Not sure if I’ll make it again.
Sorry to hear that! Garlic can be tricky, I always burn it too if I’m not careful. Maybe try roasting it next time? 😅
Chicken alfredo? More like chicken yuck!! Not a fan. Sorry, but this was bad.
Chicken Alfredo is a classic! Maybe you just didn’t give it a fair shot? It’s all about the flavors, you know?
This was the best Chicken Alfredo I’ve ever made! My family loved it. I added broccoli for some crunch.
Sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it with broccoli like you did. I never thought of adding veggies to Alfredo.
Excellent recipe. I followed the instructions accurately, and added some steamed broccoli as a side dish. Everything was deilicous and was a family crowd pleaser!
So glad to hear it was a hit! Adding broccoli sounds like a yummy idea! Will definitely try that next time.
Is it really Alfredo if there are no, like, Italian spices? Just asking.
Delish!
Looks good but I have a question. Can I use cream cheese instead of heavy cream?
I made this last night and my family loved it! Thanks for sharing!
Wow! So creamy and rich! I added some broccoli to it too and it was great! 😍
Did anyone else think this needed more garlic? I could barely taste it.
I totally agree! I love garlic and could use a lot more, maybe even 4 cloves? Why not, right?
I dunno, I thought it was fine. Maybe garlic isn’t for everyone? 🤷♂️
Yuck! I burnt the chicken and it ruined the whole dish. Never again!
Not sure if it was my fault or the recipe but it burned on the bottom! Definitely needs more steps for beginners.
I just used macaroni instead, tastes the same right? My kids ate it!
Yum! So creamy! Perfect for date night! Definitely a keeper!
This recipe was soooo good! My family loved it! Definitely making it again.
Pretty good, but I felt like it needed more flavor. Next time, maybe I’ll try adding some Italian seasoning.
I think adding Italian seasoning is a great idea! It adds a nice kick to the dish. 😊
Chicken alfredo is supposed to have chicken in it, right? I made one without and it was still tasty!