Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Name: Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: coarse salt, as needed; 16 ounces (1 lb.) fettuccine (see Recipe); 2 large chicken breasts, slightly pounded; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste; freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 cup butter; 5 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups heavy cream; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste; freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste; 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Author: Francine Lizotte

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Posted on Apr 7th, 2026

by Francine Lizotte

Isn’t it amazing to enjoy a delicious meal? It’s even better when it takes less than 30 minutes ⏳ to make. We’re all in the same boat with our busy schedules, and I can safely say that a quick, tasty meal is always sought after.

On the website 💻, there’s a section just for that called Quick & Easy. There are so many recipes to choose from. Among them, there are pasta dishes. They can be Easy Beef Egg Noodles, Moroccan Green Spaghetti, Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Creamy Mushroom Chicken, Carne alla Pizzaiola, and more.

When it comes to the “classico” recipes, you can find Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, Cacio e Pepe, Pasta al Tonno, Penne alla Vodka, Spaghetti Amatriciana, Fettuccine alle Vongole, Pasta al Limone, Penne all’ Arrabbiata, Pasta Pomodoro 🍅, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio or alla Carbonara, etc.

Another popular pasta dish in my kitchen is this one… Creamy Chicken Alfredo! Rich and unctuous, this comforting recipe 🥰 is just irresistible! It’s simple and yet so delicious! Although I use chicken in this recipe, it can be enjoyed with shrimp or by itself.

This authentic Roman dish is made with only three ingredients: high-quality butter 🧈, freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese, and fresh pasta, along with starchy pasta water. We Americanized it by adding garlic, heavy cream, and seasonings. With all due respect to the Italian cuisine, I had the authentic version, and didn’t like it – it was bland and uninspiring!

The preferred noodles used for this classic are fettuccine. They’re cooked according to the package directions unless you want to make the noodles from scratch, and here’s the link… Homemade Pasta. In that case, cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Whether store- bought 🛒 or fresh, reserve about ½ cup of pasta cooking water.

As the title implies, I use chicken breasts 🐓. I prefer pounding them to an even thickness prior to cooking instead of slicing. Pounding them breaks down the fibers, resulting in a more tender and juicier meat, cooking faster and consistently.

After the breasts are nicely browned, they’re covered with foil and rested on a cutting board for 10 minutes before being sliced 🔪 against the grain. While they’re sitting there, we start the sauce. If everything is timed properly, this Creamy Chicken Alfredo shouldn’t take more than 25 minutes to make.

One of my girlfriends 👩‍🦱 told me that she wipes her skillet after cooking the meat. Why? – I asked. She told me that the sauce looks whiter, while I told her that the extra flavors were gone! It’s your call whether you wipe it or not, but keep in mind that it’s a delicious way to build up flavor.

To achieve the perfect sauce, it’s crucial to not let the heavy cream boil otherwise, it will separate. Let it simmer gently on medium-low heat. When the sauce starts to thicken, I like adding seasonings 🧂, one of which is Italian, and here’s the link to make my blend… Italian Seasoning • Homemade Blend.

Another important step is to take the skillet off the heat before gradually adding the cheese while whisking 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 constantly. I know you see my pan sitting on the same burner, but in the background, I turned off the heat a good 5 minutes before incorporating the cheese.

As I mentioned earlier, freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano is the chosen cheese for this dish. Normally, I use Grana Padano 🧀 because that’s the kind we have in our fridge all the time. When I have some, I like mixing it with a little Pecorino Romano for extra sharpness and a saltier flavor.

The pasta goes in and is tossed until well-coated. Then we’ll add the parsley and the sliced meat. These ingredients are gently mixed until well incorporated. More than likely, the sauce will start getting too thick, and to thin it out, a little reserved pasta water 💦 is added until it reaches the desired consistency.

This Creamy Chicken Alfredo is the best Americanized version you’ll ever make! Its flavor is incredibly mouthwatering! This dish can be served with chicken, shrimp 🍤, or just as is without meat. It’s a delightful 30-minute recipe you can enjoy anytime…
Bon Appétit! 🍽

Check out these other delicious pasta recipes… 😀
– Meat Lasagna
– Duck Ragù with Pappardelle
– Baked Ziti
– Creamy Tortellini Boscaiola
– Creamy Shrimp Linguine
– Pasta alla Caponata
– Italian Sausage, Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
– Pastitsio
– Zucchini Pork Penne
– Italian Stuffed Pasta Shells
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