Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine (Easy Recipe!)

You will fall in love with this easy recipe for making the best Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine. With just a few ingredients and in less than 30 minutes, you will be making the most delicious and creamy Alfredo sauce that coats the pasta and the cooked chicken perfectly.

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This is an updated version of the recipe I originally posted back in 2014. After making it countless times over the years I ended up making a few changes that have made this dish one of my family’s favorites. And I am sure it will become one of yours as well. Enjoy!

Ingredients For Chicken Alfredo

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You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make this amazing chicken Alfredo recipe, which is one of the reasons for its appeal. You can also customize it to your own preference or simply add other ingredients to give it a personal touch.

• Fettuccine. Alfredo sauce is usually served with fettuccine because its flat surface makes it easier for the sauce to cling to it. You can also serve it with short, curved, or twisty pasta like elbow macaroni, penne, ziti, or fusilli if you’re making a large batch of Alfredo sauce.
• Water. To cook the pasta. 
• Chicken. Use chicken breasts to make this recipe. Their low-fat content makes them the perfect choice when served with the rich and creamy texture of the Alfredo sauce.
• Seasonings. Use garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to infuse the chicken breasts with the best flavor.
• Butter and olive oil. The combination of butter and olive oil not only enhances the flavor of the chicken but it also allows you to sear the chicken at a higher temperature.
• Heavy cream. Also found at the grocery store as “Heavy Whipping Cream”. This is the key ingredient that will give the sauce the creamiest, most luxurious texture. Using half-and-half will give you a much thinner sauce.
• Fresh garlic. Fresh minced garlic gives the Alfredo sauce a richer and stronger garlic flavor.
• Parmesan cheese. It adds a unique salty flavor to the Alfredo sauce.

How To Make Chicken Alfredo

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1. Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted water according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the butter and olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side. Remove them from the pan, let them cool slightly, and then cut them into thin slices.

1. Add the heavy cream to the same pan and then add the minced garlic. Simmer for a few minutes and then slowly add the Parmesan cheese until it thickens.
2. Turn off the heat and then add the cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken to the sauce. Stir to combine and serve.

Tips For Making The Best Chicken Alfredo

• Use chicken breasts. Since Alfredo sauce has a significant amount of fat from the heavy cream, it is best to use chicken breasts because they have less fat than chicken thighs.
• Grate the Parmesan cheese yourself to get the creamiest Alfredo sauce. Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese is an easy alternative, but it won’t melt as easily, giving the sauce a grainy texture. I always use a Microplane to grate Parmesan cheese whenever I’m making a creamy sauce to get the best texture.
• Don’t be afraid to use heavy cream. The best part about Alfredo sauce is its thick and creamy consistency which you get from the heavy cream. Half-and-half works in a pinch but it will give you a thinner, less creamy sauce.

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Variations For This Recipe

Alfredo sauce is so versatile that it pairs very well with other ingredients. These are just a few suggestions:

• Make it with shrimp to give it a different texture and flavor.
• Use shredded rotisserie chicken. It is already seasoned to perfection and all you have to do is shred it and add it to the sauce!
• Add vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, or peppers to add more color.
• Make it a vegetarian option by not adding the chicken or replacing it with your favorite veggies.
• Serve it with other types of pasta. There is no written rule that you only serve Alfredo sauce with fettuccine. Sure, it is the best pasta to use because of its flat surface, but feel free to use your favorite pasta. Want it flat but thinner? Use linguine. Want it short and thick? Use penne or ziti. Want to take smaller bites? Use elbow macaroni.

Tools For Making Chicken Alfredo

• Stainless Steel 5-Quart Dutch Oven – You don’t need a special pot for cooking long pasta. This large pot or Dutch oven is all you need.
• Cuisinart 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet – If you’re used to stainless steel pans, this is a fantastic option.
• Cuisinart 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet – Use this pan if you don’t feel comfortable using a steel pan.
• Microplane Classic Zester Grater – The best tool for grating Parmesan cheese.

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• Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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• Spaghetti and Meatballs
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