Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine
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.
Ingredients
- ½ lb (227 g) fettuccine
- Water (To cook the fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
- 1½ cups (354 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 clove garlic (Minced)
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese (Grated)
- Chopped parsley (For garnishing)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and the olive oil. Once it is hot enough cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown. (*See notes).
- Remove the chicken from the pan, let it cool slightly and then cut it into thin slices.
- Add the heavy cream to the pan, bring it to a simmer and then add the minced garlic. Simmer for 1-2 minutes and then slowly add the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste and then simmer for a few minutes or until it thickens.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken to the pan. Stir to coat everything well with the sauce and then serve with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- *Regular-sized chicken breasts take about 5-7 minutes per side to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). If you are using thin chicken breasts, they will take less time to cook.
- If short on time, use a separate pan or pot to make the sauce. This way you can cook the fettuccine, the chicken, and the sauce at the same time.
- Refrigerate any leftover chicken Alfredo in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
- You can reheat any leftover chicken Alfredo on the stovetop or in the microwave for a few minutes. I recommend adding a small amount of heavy cream before reheating to bring it back to life.
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