Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

5 from 3 votes

This easy chicken fettuccine Alfredo combines pasta, a rich and creamy sauce, and seared chicken for a simple yet hearty meal that everyone will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Alfredo

Servings:

Calories: 962kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

My Favorite Skillet

Ingredients

Chicken

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder

Alfredo Sauce

6 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups parmesan cheese (grated)
2 cloves garlic (minced)

Pasta

16 ounces fettuccine pasta

Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water in a large pot over high heat. Add pasta, cook fettuccine according to package instructions, and drain and set aside.
Add flour, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and onion powder in a shallow dish. Whisk until well combined. Dredge chicken in flour mixture and set on a plate.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken, and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Then, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Slowly start to whisk in heavy cream when the heavy cream starts to bubble. Slowly whisk in parmesan cheese, and continue to whisk until there are no lumps.
Add cooked fettuccine into the alfredo sauce and toss until coated—slice chicken and place on top when serving.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded for a smoother, creamier sauce.
Whisk the sauce continuously to keep it from separating or becoming grainy.
Cook the pasta just until al dente, since it will continue to soften once mixed with the hot Alfredo sauce.
Reserve a little pasta water to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick.

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