Chicken Alfredo Pasta – Creamy Italian Comfort Classic
Tender chicken and pasta tossed in a smooth, cream-based Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
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12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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3 tbsp butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ cups heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
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Season and cook chicken until golden; slice and set aside.
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Melt butter and cook garlic briefly.
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Add cream and simmer gently.
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Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
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Combine pasta and chicken with sauce, adjusting with pasta water if needed.
Notes
Serve immediately for best texture. Add vegetables if desired.