Description
Indulge in this restaurant-quality Creamy Chicken Alfredo, a true comfort food classic perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender, golden-brown chicken strips and al dente pasta smothered in a rich, velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, this dish is as satisfying as it is simple. It is a family-friendly meal that feels fancy enough for guests but comes together in just 25 minutes using basic kitchen staples. Get ready for a cozy, delicious dinner experience that everyone will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
1 lb fettuccine or penne pasta
2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently until every strand is coated in the creamy sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess. If you prefer a lighter sauce, you can substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk or half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg