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Chicken Alfredo Recipe: My Favorite Dinner Idea for Any Night

Chicken Alfredo is Italian-American comfort food at its finest. Silky fettuccine coated in a luscious garlic-parmesan cream sauce, topped with juicy chicken. It’s indulgent yet simple, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner or date-night delight.
This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right into your own kitchen. No reservations are needed.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Alfredo Sauce:
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
For the Pasta:
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • Salted water for boiling

Method
 

Cook the Pasta:
  1. Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water; drain the rest.
Cook the Chicken:
  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
  3. Slice and set aside.
Make the Alfredo Sauce:
  1. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Add heavy cream and milk; simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine & Serve:
  1. Add the fettuccine to the sauce, toss gently, and add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
  2. Top with the sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.
Pro Tip: Use freshly grated Parmesan when pre-shredded cheese doesn't melt as smoothly.

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    Notes

    • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.
    • Use whole-wheat pasta or zoodles for a lighter version.
    • Substitute chicken for shrimp, salmon, or tofu for variety.
    • Freeze the sauce separately for quick future meals