Restaurant-Quality Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Make the best creamy Chicken Alfredo right at home. This simple recipe delivers tender chicken and a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and velvety. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add the cooked chicken and the drained fettuccine to the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, one splash at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For the best velvety sauce texture, grate your Parmesan cheese fresh from a block. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- To achieve restaurant-quality flavor, use high-quality butter and heavy cream.
- This recipe is a family favorite chicken dish that works well for weeknight pasta dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 150