Chicken Alfredo

Three delicious components collide to create the ultimate chicken Alfredo – golden, pan-seared chicken, perfectly tender pasta, and a satiny parmesan-garlic cream sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword alfredo sauce, chicken alfredo

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 983kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

For the Pasta and Chicken

16 ounces fettuccine pasta or pasta of choice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thin-sliced, or regular chicken breasts halved through the middle to create thinner pieces
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

For the Alfredo Sauce

1/2 cup 1 stick butter, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups heavy cream
2 cloves garlic minced
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Chopped fresh parsley for serving optional

Instructions

Season both sides of the chicken with the 3/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides. Add the 1 tablespoon of butter and swirl the pan to evenly distribute the butter around the chicken. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes (or while you make the sauce). Cut the chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Set aside.
To make the sauce, combine the 1/2 cup butter and heavy cream in the same pan over medium-low heat. When the butter has melted, whisk in the garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking in any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly thickened, whisking constantly.
Reduce the heat to low, whisk in the parmesan cheese, and cook until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
Remove the pan from the heat and immediately fold in the cooked pasta.

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