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Chicken Alfredo

Indulgent Chicken Alfredo with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

4servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Chicken Alfredo

About this recipe

Experience the authentic taste of Italy at home with our Chicken Alfredo recipe! This beloved dish combines tender pan-seared chicken with a luscious, creamy Parmesan sauce, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine. Easy to prepare, it's perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fettuccine
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 7-8 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Pour in heavy cream, bringing to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted.

  6. 6

    Slice chicken and return to skillet, cooking an additional 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Toss in fettuccine until coated. Serve garnished with parsley.

Chef's tip

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan and high-quality cream. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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