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The Ultimate Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo: Restaurant Quality in Under 35 Minutes

A close-up of creamy chicken alfredo pasta topped generously with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
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You can make restaurant-quality Chicken Alfredo at home that is rich, velvety, and incredibly creamy. This easy recipe uses simple steps to create a satisfying comfort food pasta dish perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg (secret ingredient for depth)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 3 minutes to slightly reduce.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese slowly until the sauce is smooth and velvety. Add the pinch of nutmeg. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  7. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, one splash at a time, until you reach your desired creamy consistency. This step is key for a silky sauce.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the sauce. Toss everything gently until the pasta and chicken are fully coated in the rich alfredo sauce.
  9. Serve immediately. Garnish each serving with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For the best velvety alfredo sauce, always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
  • To keep the chicken juicy, do not overcook it in the skillet; it will finish cooking when tossed with the hot pasta and sauce.
  • This recipe focuses on a classic, rich sauce. For a slightly lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with whole milk, but expect a less intense richness.

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