Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a rich and comforting Italian-inspired dish made with tender chicken, fettuccine, and a silky parmesan cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
Pasta
- 300 g fettuccine
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts sliced
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add heavy cream to the skillet. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese gradually until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, mix gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
Always use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce. Add pasta water gradually to adjust consistency and prevent the sauce from becoming too thick.