Quick Chicken Alfredo – Creamy, Dreamy & Weeknight-Friendly!
This classic Alfredo dish features tender chicken in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, tossed with fettuccine (or your favorite pasta). It’s cozy, indulgent, and shockingly easy to pull off.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For the chicken:
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2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced or cubed
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1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: pinch of Italian seasoning or garlic powder
For the Alfredo sauce:
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg or chili flakes
To serve:
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12 oz (340 g) cooked fettuccine or pasta of choice
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Extra Parmesan for topping
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta:
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Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside (reserve a little pasta water just in case).
2. Cook the chicken:
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Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
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Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Alfredo sauce:
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In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer (don’t boil).
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Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season to taste.
4. Combine:
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Return chicken to the pan.
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Toss in cooked pasta and stir until evenly coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
5. Serve:
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Garnish with parsley and extra cheese. Serve immediately while hot and creamy!
Notes
✔️ Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
✔️ Add steamed broccoli, spinach, or peas for a veggie boost.
✔️ Try it with shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood twist!