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Best Ultimate Chicken Alfredo Recipe

A classic Chicken Alfredo made with golden seared chicken, silky Parmesan cream sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 919
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 7–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken, rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  5. In the same skillet over medium heat, add butter and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Reduce heat to low and whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  9. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, using pasta water as needed.
  10. Add sliced chicken, toss gently, and serve immediately garnished with parsley.

Notes

Reduce heat before adding cheese to prevent the sauce from becoming grainy. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.