Description
Easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish made with juicy pan-seared chicken, homemade Alfredo sauce, and tender pasta. It’s elegant enough for guests yet simple enough for a quick weeknight dinner, all ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
500 g (1 lb) chicken breasts
1 tbsp Italian herbs or Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
2 cups heavy or whipping cream
1 tsp dried Italian herbs or seasoning
1½ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
500 g (1 lb) fettuccine or any pasta of your choice
Parmesan and chopped parsley, to serve
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente (9–12 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thin cutlets. Drizzle with olive oil and season both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and dried herbs. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips. Add to the sauce along with the drained pasta and a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water.
- Toss everything together until well coated. Serve with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for a juicier version.
- Swap cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Add mushrooms or broccoli for extra veggies.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
