🍝 Classic Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Category: Dinner | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Italian-American

📝 Description

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a comfort food classic that combines tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinners. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant-quality dish in under an hour!

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Alfredo Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1½ cups heavy cream

• 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Pasta:

• 300g (10 oz) fettuccine or penne pasta

• Salt (for boiling water)

Optional Garnishes:

• Fresh parsley (chopped)

• Extra grated Parmesan

🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

2. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

3. Drain and set aside. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

4. Remove from skillet, let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.

Step 3: Make the Alfredo Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).

3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth and creamy.

5. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Step 4: Combine Everything

1. Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the Alfredo sauce.

2. Toss well to coat everything evenly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.

3. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to blend.