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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

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This Creamy Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine is a cozy, crowd-pleasing pasta dish featuring juicy pan-seared chicken and silky homemade Alfredo sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), sliced into cutlets
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz dried fettuccine
  • Generous salt (for pasta water)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
  • Extra Parmesan (for garnish, optional)
  • Cracked black pepper (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and slice horizontally into 2 thinner cutlets.
  2. Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions (10–12 minutes for dried pasta).
  4. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Drain pasta and toss with a splash of olive oil.
  5. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  6. Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add butter and melt, scraping up browned bits.
  7. Add minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Pour in heavy cream and add softened cream cheese. Whisk until smooth.
  9. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes (do not boil).
  10. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Whisk until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency.
  12. Slice cooked chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  13. Add drained fettuccine to sauce, tossing gently to coat.
  14. Fold in chicken and heat gently for 1–2 minutes until hot and well mixed.
  15. Add chopped parsley if desired.
  16. Twirl portions onto plates or bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan, cracked black pepper, and parsley.
  17. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan and reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Sauce thickens as it sits; loosen with pasta water if needed. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations are possible. Add veggies or swap proteins for variations.

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Keywords: chicken alfredo, fettuccine alfredo, creamy pasta, Italian dinner, comfort food, easy pasta, weeknight meal, homemade alfredo, chicken pasta

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