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The Absolute Best Creamy & Easy Homemade Chicken Alfredo Pasta (30-Minute Restaurant Quality)

A close-up of a serving of creamy chicken alfredo pasta topped with diced chicken and fresh parsley.
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You can make restaurant-quality Chicken Alfredo at home in under 30 minutes. This recipe delivers the rich, velvety parmesan cream sauce and tender chicken you crave, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (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. Set the pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper. 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 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and fully incorporated. If the sauce seems too thick, whisk in a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Stir in the salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Return the cooked chicken and the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together gently until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated in the rich, creamy sauce.
  8. Serve immediately. Garnish each plate with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For an even richer sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
  • If you want to make this a Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, steam 1 cup of fresh broccoli florets and toss them in with the pasta in the final step.
  • This recipe is easy to scale up for larger gatherings.

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