Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a creamy garlic Alfredo sauce, tossed with fettuccine and garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch thick cutlets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken cutlets generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove chicken from the skillet, let rest for a few minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to slightly thicken.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it’s completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked and drained fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Return the sliced chicken to the pan and gently mix.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese.