Chicken Alfredo Recipe
This Chicken Alfredo recipe is a creamy, indulgent masterpiece that brings comfort and elegance to your table in just 40 minutes. Tender chicken pairs perfectly with al dente pasta, all coated in a rich, velvety sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta or preferred cut of noodle 226 g
- 1 lb chicken breast 453 g
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter 85 g
- 1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream 354 ml
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 55 g
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and, once boiling, cook pasta according to package instructions. Begin preparing chicken while pasta cooks. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Set pasta aside and keep warm.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken all over with a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until oil is shimmering. Add chicken, searing on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side, chicken should be golden brown). Once cooked through (internal temperature of chicken should be 165F/74C), remove to a plate and cover plate with foil to keep warm.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: Wipe out pan if needed. Add the butter to the pan and heat over medium-heat until melted.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Slowly whisk in cream until combined, then cook, continuing to whisk (don’t allow it to boil) until sauce is beginning to thicken (about 5 minutes).
- Add parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and stir until cheese is melted. Stir until thoroughly combined. Taste-test and add additional spices if needed.
- Add pasta to the sauce along with a splash (about 2-4 Tablespoons) of the reserved pasta water. Stir well and cook over low heat, stirring, until sauce clings to the noodles. Return chicken to the pan.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh parsley for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 966kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 42gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 37gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 696mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2088IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 309mgIron: 1mg
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