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Creamy Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo
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Creamy Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo is a comforting and rich pasta dish that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked fettuccine, and a luscious Alfredo sauce made from butter, heavy cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe delivers silky, flavorful pasta that’s ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta (fresh or dried)

Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts or thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing)

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water for later use.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently to thicken, stirring often.
  4. Add Cheese and Combine: Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a little reserved pasta water.
  5. Toss Everything Together: Add the cooked fettuccine and chicken back into the skillet. Toss everything until the pasta is fully coated with the creamy sauce and heated through. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh Parmesan cheese for better melting and authentic flavor.
  • Do not overcook the pasta to maintain an al dente texture that soaks up the sauce perfectly.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
  • Let cooked chicken rest briefly to lock in juices and ensure tenderness.
  • Simmer sauce gently over moderate heat to prevent cream from curdling.

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