Description
Classic Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, comforting Italian-American dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts served over fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich Parmesan cream sauce made from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Pasta
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 oz Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Garnish
- Finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat extra-virgin olive oil. Season chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°, about 8 minutes per side.
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes to retain juices. After resting, slice the chicken into strips.
- Make Sauce and Cook Pasta: To the same skillet, add finely chopped garlic, low-sodium chicken broth, and whole milk. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add fettuccine and cook, stirring frequently, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce in about 3 minutes. Continue cooking while tossing occasionally until pasta is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Cream: Stir in finely grated Parmesan and heavy cream until combined and smooth. Cook while stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Remove skillet from heat and stir in the sliced chicken. Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Using fresh Parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated enhances the flavor and texture of the sauce.
- Allowing the chicken to rest ensures it stays juicy when sliced.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce will be less rich.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for a subtle depth of flavor.
- Make sure to stir the pasta regularly while cooking in the sauce to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 787 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1141 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 51 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
