This simple Chicken Alfredo recipe contains juicy chicken, a rich, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, and well-cooked pasta. This classic Italian-tasting meal is easy to make and perfect for a night in!
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Chicken Alfredo Recipe
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This simple Chicken Alfredo recipe contains juicy chicken, a rich, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, and well-cooked pasta. This classic Italian-tasting meal is easy to make and perfect for a night in!
Ingredients
For the Noodles
For the Chicken
For the Sauce
Instructions
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- Make the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package directions, usually 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain well. Set aside.
- Make the chicken: Season chicken breasts with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Once it’s shimmering, swirl the pan to evenly distribute. Add the chicken and leave it undisturbed for 5–7 minutes, until the bottom is golden-brown. Flip over and add in 1 tablespoon of butter between them, gently swirling the pan to distribute it. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes (or until an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F).
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 3 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Tent with foil while you prepare the sauce.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same pan, over medium-low heat, add the butter and cream; whisk until the butter has melted.
- Add in the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; whisk until combined and smooth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly, until it starts to thicken.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese just until melted and the sauce is smooth. (If the sauce ends up too thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, to thin it out.)
- Assemble: Take the sauce off the heat and immediately toss it with the cooked fettuccine noodles.
- Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top with a few slices of chicken. Garnish with parsley, more Parmesan, and black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 919kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 65g100%
- Saturated Fat 37g185%
- Trans Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 280mg94%
- Sodium 1179mg50%
- Potassium 540mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 39g78%
- Vitamin A 2054 IU
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Calcium 462 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.