Name: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (450 g); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (1.2 g); ½ teaspoon garlic powder (1.5 g); ½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (0.6 g); 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml); 10 oz fettuccine or linguine (285 g); 1 teaspoon salt (5 g) (for boiling water); 1 stick unsalted butter (113 g); 2 cups heavy cream (480 ml); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (1.2 g); ½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (0.6 g); 1¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (125 g); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Description

This creamy Chicken Alfredo recipe is a comforting weeknight classic made with tender seasoned chicken, silky Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s rich, flavorful, and restaurant-worthy without the fuss—perfect for family dinners or even date nights at home.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (450 g)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (1.2 g)
½ teaspoon garlic powder (1.5 g)
½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (0.6 g)
2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)

For the Pasta:

10 oz fettuccine or linguine (285 g)
1 teaspoon salt (5 g) (for boiling water)

For the Alfredo Sauce:

1 stick unsalted butter (113 g)
2 cups heavy cream (480 ml)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (1.2 g)
½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (0.6 g)
1¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (125 g)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Prep the chicken: Slice chicken breasts into cutlets. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Transfer to plate and tent with foil.
Cook pasta: In boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente (10–12 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain.
Make sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Finish sauce: Remove from heat, whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
Combine: Toss pasta with sauce. Slice chicken and arrange on top. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh Parmesan for a smooth, creamy sauce.

Don’t overcook chicken—check with a thermometer for best results.

Add mushrooms, broccoli, or shrimp for variations.

Store pasta and sauce separately if saving leftovers.

Half-and-half can replace cream, though sauce will be lighter.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course / Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American