Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
- 2 boneless
skinless chicken breasts, about 1.3 lb. total
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
optional garnish
- 8 oz. fettuccine
Directions
- 1
Season both sides of the chicken breast with Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until browned on the outside and cooked through.
- 3
Remove the chicken to a clean plate and turn the heat under the skillet down to medium-low.
- 4
Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook the garlic in the melted butter for about two minutes, dissolving the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet as you stir.
- 5
Add the heavy cream and whisk to combine, dissolving any remaining browned bits. Allow the cream to come up to a simmer.
- 6
While waiting for the cream to simmer, bring a pot of water to a boil for the fettuccine. Once boiling, add the pasta and continue to boil until tender (about 7 minutes). Reserve about ½ cup of the starchy cooking water just before draining the pasta.
- 7
Once the cream is simmering, add the grated Parmesan to the skillet. Continue to whisk and stir until the Parmesan has melted into the sauce and the sauce has begun to simmer. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes, or until it becomes slightly thicker. Add salt and pepper to the sauce to taste.
- 8
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy sauce and toss to combine. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a couple of tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and toss to combine with the sauce.
- 9
Slice the cooked chicken breasts and serve it atop the creamy pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Chicken Alfredo
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of a hearty, restaurant-quality meal without the fuss? This Chicken Alfredo recipe delivers an incredibly satisfying dish right to your dinner table, perfect for a cozy night in or a special family gathering.
What sets this Chicken Alfredo apart is its perfectly balanced richness. You get an ultra-creamy, velvety sauce that clings beautifully to every strand of fettuccine, complemented by tender, juicy strips of expertly seared chicken. This harmonious blend of textures and flavors elevates a classic comfort food to new heights.
Prepare for a symphony of flavors and textures. The sauce is luxuriously smooth and savory, bursting with the nutty depth of Parmesan cheese and fragrant garlic. Each bite offers the comforting chew of perfectly cooked pasta alongside the savory chicken, seasoned simply yet effectively with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. It's a truly decadent yet approachable experience, designed to be a comforting centerpiece for any meal that everyone will love.
While this recipe shines as written, feel free to make it your own. Want to switch up the protein? Shrimp or even pan-seared mushrooms could make a delicious alternative to the chicken breasts. For a vegetarian twist, simply omit the chicken and perhaps add some steamed broccoli florets or spinach to the creamy pasta. A sprinkle of fresh basil alongside the parsley garnish also adds another layer of herbaceous flavor.
Serve this creamy Chicken Alfredo as a complete meal for a cozy family dinner or a special weeknight treat. A crisp green salad on the side makes for a delightful pairing, cutting through the richness beautifully.