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Creamy 30-Minute Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

A close-up of creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo pasta topped with seasoned chicken chunks in a white bowl.
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I am so glad you are here. This recipe proves that incredible, soul-satisfying food doesn’t have to be complicated. You can make rich, restaurant-style chicken alfredo sauce from scratch in just 30 minutes, perfect for your weeknight pasta dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring often. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. This step must be done off the heat to prevent the cheese from clumping.
  6. Stir in the salt and pepper. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency for this homemade creamy pasta.
  7. Return the cooked chicken and the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet. Toss everything gently to coat the noodles and chicken evenly in the parmesan cream sauce pasta.
  8. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like. This is your new favorite comfort food dinner.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded varieties. This makes a difference in the sauce texture.
  • If you want a slight kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning to the chicken before searing for a Cajun chicken fettuccine alfredo variation.
  • This recipe is designed to be a quick chicken pasta dinner, so keep your heat controlled when making the sauce to avoid scorching the cream.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/chicken-fettuccine-alfredo/

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