Creamy Homemade Chicken Alfredo

Name: Creamy Homemade Chicken Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

A comforting bowl of tender chicken and pasta coated in a silky parmesan sauce.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian· July 19, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about a classic plate of chicken alfredo. It is one of those meals that feels fancy enough for guests but is simple enough to whip up on a busy Tuesday night. My family always asks for seconds because the sauce is just so smooth and savory.

To keep your sauce perfectly creamy, be sure to use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of the pre shredded kind from a bag. The pre shredded stuff often has a coating that prevents it from melting down into that velvety texture we love.

🧺 Ingredients

8 ounces fettuccine pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine according to the package directions until it is al dente.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
4
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until it smells fragrant.
5
Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for about three to five minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
6
Lower the heat and whisk in the parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
7
Add the cooked pasta and the chicken back into the skillet. Toss everything together so the noodles are well coated in the sauce.
8
Serve immediately with a little extra parmesan and fresh parsley on top.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. When you reheat it, add a tiny splash of milk or water to the pan to help the sauce regain its creamy consistency.

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