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Close-up of thick fettuccine noodles in a glossy garlic parmesan sauce with seared chicken. (Creamy Chicken Alfredo)

Creamy Chicken Alfredo: The Ultimate Restaurant-Style Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Indulge in this Creamy Chicken Alfredo featuring thick fettuccine tossed in a glossy garlic parmesan cream sauce. Topped with golden-brown seared chicken and fresh parsley, it is the ultimate restaurant-quality comfort meal made in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb fettuccine pasta 450g
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast 680g, boneless skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 15ml
  • 2 cups heavy cream 480ml
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter 60g
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups parmesan cheese 150g, freshly shredded
  • 1 tsp black pepper cracked
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley 15g, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Skillet Cast iron or stainless steel preferred for searing.
  • 1 Large Pasta Pot
  • 1 Microplane or fine grater For fresh parmesan shreds.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken and sear until golden-brown edges form and interior is juicy (165°F).
  2. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips across the grain.
Cook Pasta and Sauce
  1. Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
  2. Sauté garlic in butter, add heavy cream and simmer. Whisk in parmesan until glossy and opaque white.
  3. Toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken, parsley, extra cheese, and cracked pepper.

Notes

Always use freshly grated parmesan to avoid a grainy sauce.
Rest the chicken to ensure it stays juicy and tender.