Chicken Alfredo
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This easy Chicken Alfredo recipe includes golden pan-fried seasoned chicken breasts and tender noodles, coated in the most dreamy cream sauce ever. A showstopper meal and it’s all done in just over 30 minutes!
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5 STAR REVIEW
Talk about comfort food! Mama Mia, you guys. We put our amazing homemade alfredo sauce to perfect use in this chicken alfredo recipe. You have 3 main components – wonderfully seasoned pan fried chicken with a crispy golden exterior, tender cooked pasta, and a velvety garlic and Parmesan cream sauce – all of which are delicious on their own and even more amazing once combined. Bonus, it looks and tastes like a gourmet meal, but it’s incredibly easy to make. Trust me, your entire family will love it! For a similar meal, in casserole form that’s baked with 2 layers of cheese, this chicken Alfredo bake is a must.
Tips and Possible Variations
- Avoid pre-shredded cheese. For best results, use real Parmigiano-Reggiano right off the block. Pre-grated cheeses don’t melt properly, making your sauce grainy. And they simply don’t taste nearly as good.
- Don’t over-cook the chicken. Take the guesswork out of knowing when the chicken is done cooking by using an instant-read thermometer. Chicken is safe to eat when it reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees F (and keep in mind it will continue to cook a bit more as it rests.)
- The pasta. A long, flat noodle like Fettuccine is perfect here, providing more surface area for the sauce to cling to. Linguini is another great choice, or penne which is able to catch the sauce in its ridges. Honestly though, any pasta works.
- Have everything ready before you start: The list of ingredients is somewhat long, but it comes together fast – similar to a stir fry. So have everything prepped and ready to go before you start cooking.
- Sauce too thin? We think the consistency of the sauce is on point, but if you find it too thin, no worries. You can either simmer for a few extra minutes or take it off the heat and let it sit for a minute or two before tossing with the pasta. It will thicken up. Alternatively, if you find it too thick, you can stir in a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Want to lighten it up? Let’s not kid ourselves – this is a rich, creamy, high calorie meal. But you can cut back a little by using half-n-half or whole milk instead of the heavy whipping cream. Just keep in mind that the lower the fat content, the thinner the sauce.
Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter, , cut into large cubes or slices
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 clove garlic, , minced
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Make the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package directions, usually 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain well. Set aside.
- Make the chicken: Season chicken breasts with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Once it’s shimmering, swirl the pan to evenly distribute. Add the chicken and leave it undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, until the bottom is golden-brown. Flip over and add in 1 tablespoon of butter between them, picking up the pan to give it a gentle swirl to distribute. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes (or an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.)
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 3 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Tent with foil while you prepare the sauce.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same pan, over medium-low heat, add the butter and cream; whisk until butter has melted.
- Add in the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; whisk until combined and smooth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly, until it starts to thicken.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese just until melted and the sauce is smooth. (If the sauce ends up too thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, to thin it out.)
- Assemble: Take sauce off the heat and immediately toss with the cooked fettuccine noodles.
- Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top with a few slices of chicken. Garnish with parsley, more Parmesan, and black pepper if desired.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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Proper Storage
- Make Ahead. Chicken Alfredo is ideally made and served right away, however the chicken can be cooked up to 1 day in advance. I don’t recommend making the sauce ahead of time.
- Leftovers. Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep up to 3 days.
- How to reheat Chicken Alfredo. Reheat on the stovetop, gently over low heat until it’s incorporated again, keeping in mind the sauce will probably separate.
What Goes with Chicken Alfredo?
With chicken, pasta, and a cream sauce, this is high calorie, indulgent, and filling! But the following are great Alfredo side dishes:
- Homemade garlic bread (carbs on carbs on carbs, oh my!)
- Simple side salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Roasted Asparagus
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Just made this recipe…the sauce is amazing the chicken is tender and flavorful thank you so much I will definitely make this again
I made this recipe tonight and I thought my husband would faint! He usually does the cooking but he’s been under the weather so I figured what the heck? It was SOOOOOOOOOOOO good! He was in awe! I’ll be making it again! Thanks!!
Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out so bomb!! 10/10
Made it. Great flavor.Tweaked it to make it “my own”. I.e. we like more garlic. If you let it sit after cooking, it tends to dry up a bit. But, I believe, that is to be expected
This recipe is delicious! My family enjoyed it. It was also easy and quick to make.
I’ve tried multiple recipes for Alfredo sauce throughout the years (and years, and years). They’ve all been pretty good, but this is THE BEST! Sometimes we use chicken; sometimes shrimp; sometimes just the plain fettuccine (which is the best for this sauce) with a small side salad. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’ll never use another! P.S. the only thing we do is add a bunch more freshly ground pepper, as we love the kick of large pepper flakes.
Easy to make and tasty. A much better flavor and texture than any jarred sauce. Easy to adjust thickness.
Best recipe I have made for chicken Alfredo!! Only change I did was add paprika to the chicken seasoning. Delicious!
This was easy and quick to make and SO delicious! I’m picky about my Alfredo. Added broccoli with it and it is simply the best! Will be saving this recipe.
My fiance was recently discharged from the hospital and his only request was Chicken Alfredo. I had never made it before but found this online. This was such an easy recipe and the outcome was delicious. I fear I will never use a standard jar of alfredo anymore!!
My son wanted me to make some chicken Alfredo and I hadn’t made any for years. I seen this recipe and it was a 5 star so I made it and it was delicious!! This recipe is a keeper! So easy to make to! My family loved it!!
BEST CHICKEN ALFREDO I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!!! This recipe is super easy to follow and well worth the process!
I love this recipe! I always make it for my grandparents and they absolutely adore it. I feel like every other week they are asking me to make more. This recipe has given me some memories I will never forget. Plus its delicious too. ❤️
Wow. Best recipe I’ve ever used for Alfredo. I added freshly sauteed broccoli florets and mushrooms, because how else will my kids eat them? A definite winner. I’m off to peruse the rest if your site. Thank you!
I made this Chicken Alfredo recipe this weekend, and it’s hands down the best one I’ve ever tried…honestly better than most I’ve had at restaurants. Even my super picky 15-year-old loved it, which says everything!
I’ve made chicken alfredo a number of times and this was the most flavorful. It must be the Italian seasoning, as I don’t recall using that before. The whole family loved it. Will definitely keep in rotation.
So easy and delicious to make and made wonderful leftovers. Grilled the chicken on the grill and everything came out great! Everybody loved it! Definitely will make again!
This recipe was absolutely 💯 delicious. I didn’t quit have enough parmesan so I added some mozzarella which got it thick fast. I am sure it is even better with just parmesan so I am looking forward to making it again and telling you my thoughts on it.
It was very nice. Very clear instructions. Very tasty, indeed. Best chicken and pasta I’ve ever made.
This is amazing. I love the Italian seasoning on the chicken and in the sauce. Much more flavorful than other recipes. I did add more fresh garlic, probably 3-4 cloves. I also didn’t have enough heavy cream, so I sprinkled a little flour into the butter before whisking, and used half whole milk, half heavy cream. It thickens up just as nicely that way.
I tried this recipe for the first time today, and it was fantastic! It features a delightful combination of cheesy goodness, savory chicken, and an incredibly rich and creamy Alfredo sauce. My husband took a bite and said, “Mmm!” I would genuinely rate this a perfect ten. Thank you, Amy Flanigan, for sharing this recipe—it’s now a beloved dish in my home.
Fantastic and so easy and quick! Added fresh brocolli to the pasta while cooking so we would have healthy veggies too. You didnt even notice it in the dish it is so rich tasting. Used half and half and whipping cream. Also only had a small wedge of parm so used the dry canned stuff for the rest of it. Still great.
I made the chicken Alfredo dish for my family and they all loved it. My granddaughter said it was the best ever and wanted me to make it again. It was quick and easy to make.
OMGAWD this was the BEST Chicken Alfredo We have ever eaten. My husband wants it weekly. He kept telling himself to top eating, couldn’t help it, now he’s miserable. Haha. I added a chaser salad and garlic knots. Yum Yum!!! It’s just us so he had plenty for lunch. Good stuff. For those of you who don’t like to prep multiple bowls for spices/ingredients you can put most in one. Just read the recipe 1st.
Everyone liked this. Third time I have ever made alfredo from scratch. First time making this recipe. Will make again. Used chicken tenders instead of breast and spaghetti, because that’s what we had.
I made this for dinner tonight and everyone raved about it…huge hit! The sauce is to die for. I had a jar of Alfredo sauce in my pantry that I threw out after making this. There is no question this sauce is so better and better yet, it was super easy to make. Thanks again for another great recipe! Your website has become my go-to!
I knew it was good when my husband, in the middle of his first bite, said “hmmmmm”. I asked him if he liked it and he said “really good”, and took another huge bite. He NEVER reacts that way when I make new recipes. I didn’t even alter the recipe after reading reviews, which is probably a first for me!!!! Definite keeper!!!
currently eating this with my family and they say that its the best ive made❤️
I love love loved this dish! So did my boyfriend. So easy and yummy. So worth all those calories and carbs. Jar sauces are all awful. This was amazing. I added fresh diced tomatoes. Yum!
This is absolutely the best Alfredo I have made/eaten in my life 10/10 def recommend to all my picky or non-picky eaters
My 14 year old daughter is THE PICKIEST ever, but loved this recipe.
I absolutely loved it. I added a small amount of fresh nutmeg. My husband with Alzheimer’s said it was the best he remembers ever having. His memory is bad but mine is great and I totally agree with him. I served his over fettuccine and mine over ravioli with green peas and bacon bits. It’s perfect with any pasta.
Love this recipe!! It is so easy and it has such great flavor, my family just devoured it!! It is definitely a keeper!!
I made this a couple months back , it was so yummy, Im gonna make it today and Im so excited
Have made it already several times. Was requested to make it tonight. So that is what we are having for supper.
I made the Chicken Alfredo recipe 2 days ago. I had never made any version of this dish before. It was delicious! I increased the amount of chicken to 2 lbs. for 3 people (one a teenage boy and it’s his favorite dish!) and had little left over. I doubled the sauce, and used 1:1 proportions of heavy cream and Half & Half. It was perfectly rich. Really good and easy.
This recipe was easy to follow and was delicious!!!!! I will be making this again!!
The recipe came out great! My husband gave me a Paul Hollywood handshake. The only thing is that it took a bit longer than the recipe says it will take.
I made this literally so fast and I’m still shocked it came out so perfect!!!!!! I just came across it with a wild google search. Now it’s going to be my go to recipe. It’s buttery, garlicky, strong tasty Italian seasoning chicken taste, just melts in your mouth! We added broccoli. Obsessed!!!!
This recipe was PERFECT! all the flavors! Making this recipe forever.
I made this dish,and I added 1/4 cup of cream cheese to it.
My family raved how good it was!
It was so easy to make and it didn’t take too long.
So much better than bottled sauce
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Thanks do much!
Robin / Mt Pleasant SC
I have made this twice, first time I used a separate pan for the sauce. This time I used the same pan which added too much oil and changed the color. I strongly suggest making the sauce in a separate pan. Otherwise delucious!
Delicious… I only used half the recommended amount of noodles. Will be making this again. Thank you for this recipe
Made the recipe and did the noodles it was amazing
It took me about an hour or so to make this, but it was well worth the wait. This dish was so delicious, and yup, very filling.
I make this recipe at least once a month! We love it! I usually add more thyme and garlic and make homemade garlic bread to go along with it. Thank you
Made this dish for a large Sunday dinner for the family. Everyone loved it, even a request to serve at a birthday dinner! Directions easy to follow. Certainly a big hit at our house.
This was delicious and so easy to make, we will definitely be doing this again. I actually added rotisserie chicken to this to speed up the process. I just made sure to still add the seasoning that the recipe called for on the chicken so the taste was great!
Excellent Recipe! I felt like a chef 👨🍳
A definite keeper!! The recipe is easy to follow and it was such a delicious dish. The entire family loved it and said it’s something they would like to have again.
Perfect and super quick! Thank you and this is a keeper!
made this right after my first divorce hearing and oh my god. id go through that process again just to experience and savor the memories of this chicken alfredo. im actually in tears right now as im typing this, im so glad im over that lying and cheating and manipulative slob. she couldnt cook to save her or her four kids’ lives even if it depended on it. oh my god. tjis was ao goof im cryinf thanj yoy