Description
A rich, creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo featuring pan-seared, seasoned chicken breasts and a homemade garlic-parmesan sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt (for pasta water)
- 12 to 16 ounces fettuccine
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Slice: Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally.
- Season: Mix salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika, then sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear chicken for 3-4 minutes without moving.
- Finish Chicken: Flip the chicken, add 1 Tablespoon butter to the pan, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Rest: Remove chicken from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Boil Pasta: Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente; drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté Garlic: Melt 6 Tablespoons butter in a skillet and sauté minced garlic for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and cayenne; cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until bubbling at the edges.
- Add Cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat (add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen).
- Serve: Top the pasta with sliced chicken, chopped parsley, and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When reheating, add a splash of milk or cream if the sauce has thickened too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1274 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 4143 mg
- Fat: 88 g
- Saturated Fat: 49 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 393 mg
Keywords: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Creamy Pasta, Italian dinner, 30-minute meal