Description
World’s Creamiest Chicken Alfredo is an ultra-rich, velvety pasta dish made with tender seasoned chicken, a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk (optional for thinning)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Add milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Season with nutmeg (optional) and additional salt to taste.
- Return chicken to the pan, then add cooked fettuccine and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- If sauce becomes too thick, loosen with pasta water or milk.
- Add broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- For richer flavor, sear chicken in butter instead of oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American