Go Back
–+ servings
A plate of Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe fettuccine is topped with grated cheese and parsley. A gold fork rests on the plate, with breadsticks visible in the background.
Print Recipe
4.96 from 22 votes

Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Give this Creamy Chicken Alfredo Skillet Dinner a try for a quick and delicious meal. Chicken Alfredo Pasta is creamy and packed with flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions in a large stock pot to al dente.
  • Slice the chicken breasts against the grain in slices.
  • Place 1 Tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet. Add the sliced chicken and season with the salt and pepper.
  • Sauté the sliced chicken in the butter until slightly browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. 
  • Add the remaining butter to the pain. Heat on medium low heat and melt. 
  • Add the heavy whipping cream to the melted butter while whisking. Simmer for 3 minutes while whisking and be careful not to boil the mixture. 
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add in the cheese, a handful at a time, whisking thoroughly until it is completely melted in the sauce. Continue doing this until all the cheese has been added in the sauce.
  • Toss the fettuccine and the chicken into the sauce in the pan and enjoy! 

Video

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.  Add a little more heavy whipping cream or milk when reheating to make the mixture creamy again.  
Recipe Tips
  • Cook Pasta - Make sure to cook pasta to al-dente. Once I am done cooking the pasta, I remove it from the stove so the pasta doesn't overcook.
  • Heavy Cream - You can use Half and Half or Heavy Whipping Cream. I don't use the low fat version.
  • Chopped Parsley - Before serving we like to sprinkle some chopped parsley over the top of the cooked chicken alfredo.
  • Cooked Chicken - If you already have cooked chicken, this is a great recipe to use it in. We love cooking a bunch of chicken at the beginning of the week and use it in many different recipes.
  • Add in Broccoli - If you are trying to get your family to eat more vegetables, I love to add in chopped broccoli. I make sure that it is cut in small pieces so it is easy to eat.
Variations Ideas
  • Spices - We suggest adding in nutmeg or a spicy seasoning to add in a kick. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes is another excellent choice.
  • Pasta Bake - Sometimes for a change we will bake this meal. I put everything in a casserole dish and top with extra cheese. Usually about 1/4 cup cheese is perfect but you can you more if you like. Bake until all the cheese is melted and yum!

Nutrition

Calories: 831kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 281mg | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1802IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 2mg

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.

qr code