Chicken Alfredo Pasta That’s Creamy and Delicious
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with tender seared chicken, rich garlic-Parmesan sauce, and perfect pasta. Ready in 30 minutes—easy, classic, and always comforting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
½ cup reserved pasta water
Optional: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat, 5–6 minutes per side. Rest and slice.
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In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in heavy cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
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Add Parmesan and stir until smooth. Thin with pasta water as needed.
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Add pasta and chicken. Toss to coat.
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Serve hot with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut. Add veggies or red pepper flakes for variation. Leftovers keep 2–3 days in the fridge.