Description
Indulge in a classic, restaurant-quality meal with this Garlic Chicken Alfredo. Featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breast strips nestled in a velvety, garlic-infused parmesan cream sauce, this dish is the epitome of comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses fresh aromatics and quality parmesan to achieve a sophisticated, silky texture that brings warmth to any dining table. Simple, elegant, and reliably delicious, this home-style recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 lb Fettuccine pasta
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
6 cloves Garlic, freshly minced
2 cups Heavy cream, room temperature
1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3 tbsp Unsalted European-style butter
2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Garlic powder to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
Season chicken strips generously with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat 1.5 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the chicken strips on both sides until fully cooked and golden, about 6 minutes, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter.
Sauté the minced garlic for 60 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Return the chicken to the pan and toss in the cooked pasta to coat.
Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature heavy cream to prevent the sauce from curdling. Avoid pre-shredded cheese as it contains anti-caking agents that hinder proper melting. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the pasta cooking water.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg