Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more, to taste
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts generously with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, ensuring both sides are coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and slightly shimmering, add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown on the exterior and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 14 min
- 3
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a cutting board to rest. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In the same skillet (do not clean it, as the fond adds flavor), add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 1 minute over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the skillet. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Taste the Alfredo sauce and season with additional salt and pepper as needed to achieve your desired flavor profile.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss the pasta thoroughly to ensure it is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
While the pasta is coating, slice the rested chicken breasts into desired strips or pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Add the sliced chicken to the pasta in the skillet and gently toss to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Garnish the dish generously with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Chicken Alfredo
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more, to taste
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts generously with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, ensuring both sides are coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and slightly shimmering, add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown on the exterior and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 14 min - 3
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a cutting board to rest. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In the same skillet (do not clean it, as the fond adds flavor), add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 1 minute over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the skillet. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Taste the Alfredo sauce and season with additional salt and pepper as needed to achieve your desired flavor profile.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss the pasta thoroughly to ensure it is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
While the pasta is coating, slice the rested chicken breasts into desired strips or pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Add the sliced chicken to the pasta in the skillet and gently toss to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Garnish the dish generously with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
⏱️ 1 min