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The Ultimate Creamy 30-Minute Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

A close-up of a generous serving of creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo pasta, topped with cracked black pepper.
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Make this rich, restaurant-style Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo at home in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe delivers a velvety, cheesy sauce perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and velvety. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are fully coated in the rich Parmesan pasta sauce.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smoothest sauce; pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting.
  • For a deeper flavor, you can lightly brown the chicken in butter instead of olive oil.
  • This recipe makes a classic Chicken Alfredo, but you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for an extra layer of traditional flavor.

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