Best Chicken Alfredo Recipe – Creamiest 30 Min Pasta Ever
A creamy and delicious chicken alfredo pasta dish that’s easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until done. Slice into strips.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and toss well.
- Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best results.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.
- Chicken can be grilled or pan-fried.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg