Description
Creamy, rich, and incredibly satisfying. This Chicken Alfredo Pasta is the kind of comfort food dinner everyone asks for again and again.
Ingredients
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12 oz fettuccine pasta or pasta of choice
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water (optional)
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
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Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
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Pour in heavy cream and allow it to simmer gently.
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Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
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Return chicken to the skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss until everything is well coated.
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Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American