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A bowl of chicken alfredo with tender chicken pieces and creamy sauce.

Quick way to grow Chicken Alfredo

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare delicious Chicken Alfredo in under 30 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 8 ounces fettuccine
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with half of the salt and pepper.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining salt and pepper until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce.
Serving
  1. Drain the cooked fettuccine and add it to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce and chicken, tossing to combine.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg to the Alfredo sauce to enhance its depth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.