This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is creamy, rich, and made with tender chicken and Homemade Alfredo Sauce! It is packed with flavor and better than any restaurant version!
Why You’ll Love this Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo!
Fettuccine Alfredo has always been one of my go-to comfort meals, but adding tender chicken takes it to the next level.
The simple ingredients come together to create a sauce that feels indulgent but is so easy to make at home. Whenever I make this main dish, it feels like bringing a little piece of restaurant dining into my own kitchen, but my whole family thinks my recipe taste so much better!
This pasta dish is completely customizable and my kids love to dip their Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks into the creamy sauce for even more flavor! If you love this dish as much as I do, then you must try Chicken Alfredo Bake, Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Lasagna and Chicken Alfredo Recipe.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts – Make sure the chicken breast are about the same size
- All Purpose Flour – Gives the chicken breast a nice coating
- Olive Oil – or Avocado Oil
- Butter – We used unsalted butter
- Spices – Salt, pepper, and paprika
- Fettuccine Pasta – Cooked al dente and according to the package instructions
- Minced Cloves of Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Half and Half – Substitute with equal parts of milk and heavy-cream
- Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese – A must for this alfredo dish
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How to Make Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Step 1 – Cook the Fettuccini pasta to al dente based on the pasta instructions over medium-high heat in a large pot of water. Drain the pasta water and set aside.
Step 2 – Filet the chicken breasts.
Step 3 – Place the flour into a shallow bowl and dredge the chicken with the flour on both sides until it’s well coated.
Step 4 – Heat the olive oil and butter for the chicken in a large skillet over medium high heat until the butter is melted and oil is heated through.
Step 5 – Add the coated chicken breasts to the pan. Season them with salt, pepper and paprika on both sides. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 6 – Add the butter for the pasta into the same skillet and heat over medium high heat until melted. Scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan from the chicken. Add the garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until you start to smell the garlic.
Step 7 – Whisk in the half and half, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook on low for approximately 2 minutes. Reduce the heat down to low to keep the sauce warm.
Step 8 – Whisk in half of the shredded parmesan cheese until melted.
Step 9 – Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat the pasta with the sauce.
Step 10 – Slice the chicken cutlets and return it back to the pan with the pasta. Serve topped with the remaining parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds Chicken Breasts
- ½ cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
For the Pasta and Sauce:
- 12 ounces Fettuccine Pasta
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic minced (or 1 Tablespoon pre-minced garlic)
- 3 cups Half and Half
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese divided
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley finely chopped, for serving
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Instructions
- Cook 12 ounces fettuccine pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Filet 2 pounds chicken breasts into thinner cutlets.
- Place ½ cup all purpose flour into a shallow bowl and dredge the chicken on both sides until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and season both sides with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika.
- Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter and heat over medium-high heat until melted, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk in 3 cups half and half, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook on low for approximately 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low to keep the sauce warm.
- Whisk in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese until fully melted.
- Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet with the pasta.
- Serve topped with the remaining ½ cup parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
- Broccoli – Add steamed broccoli florets for the best Broccoli Chicken Alfredo dish.
- Slice Mushroom – Sauté mushrooms with garlic before adding alfredo sauce.
- Change Meat – Swap chicken for shrimp for a seafood twist. You can even omit the chicken strips if you prefer.
- Noodles – Feel to make this spaghetti, penne, or linguine.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Recommendations
This Easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe is delicious served with Easy Caesar Salad Recipe and Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe for a complete meal idea.
Other ideas that we love is Spinach Strawberry Salad, Homemade Garlic Bread and Easy Homemade Artisan Bread Recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this alfredo dish can be made with rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop in a saucepan.
We do not recommend freezing fettuccine alfredo as the sauce will separate when it thaws.
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This dish is so delicious! Was so easy to make and made the perfect weeknight meal.