Creamy Chicken Alfredo – A Rich and Classic 30-Minute Pasta Favorite
A creamy, cheesy classic pasta dish featuring seared chicken and fettuccine tossed in a garlic-parmesan cream sauce — rich, comforting, and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and black pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil
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12 oz fettuccine pasta
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1¾ cups heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
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Slice and season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat, 3–4 minutes per side. Set aside.
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In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in cream and simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth.
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Toss in cooked pasta and sliced chicken. Add pasta water as needed.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Customize with vegetables or alternate proteins.
Reheat gently with added cream or milk.
For extra richness, use freshly grated parmesan only.