30-Minute Quick & Easy Chicken Alfredo

This quick and easy Chicken Alfredo recipe is your 30-minute ticket to a world of indulgence. Think Olive Garden's creamy, dreamy pasta – but it's homemade, fresh, and just as creamy!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword chicken alfredo, Fettuccine alfredo

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 753kcal

Author Ioana

Ingredients

16 ounces fettuccine pasta

For The Chicken

1 1/2 pound chicken breast
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
2 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

For The Sauce

1/2 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-7 mins each side until it reaches 165°F. Set aside and keep warm.
Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same pan, add butter and cream. Mix minced garlic, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 3-4 mins, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente.
Assemble the Dish: Toss cooked pasta with sauce, then top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley, more Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.

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