Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
on Sep 25, 2024
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Homemade alfredo sauce is poured over fettuccine noodles and topped with Italian seasoned chicken for a quick and easy meal! This chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe is a hearty and classic dish that everyone will love.
Chicken fettuccine alfredo is a wonderful dish that is perfect for any occasion! Whether you are hosting a dinner group or looking for a weeknight dinner, this recipe should be your new go-to. Not only does it bring a savory and classic flavor, but it is also extremely easy to make.
The alfredo sauce is rich and creamy, which perfectly complements the bright seasoning of the chicken. This recipe is so simple, yet the results are elegant and classy. Chicken fettuccine alfredo is one of the ultimate comfort foods that tastes great every time!
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The amazing balance of sauce, noodles, and chicken make the dish feel comforting and complete.
- The recipe is simple and easy to follow, so anyone can make it.
- It only takes 2 ingredients to whip up the alfredo sauce.
- The chicken is juicy and tender with a well seasoned, crispy coating.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts—Sliced in half horizontally.
- Fettuccine—Cook and drain according to the box directions.
- Heavy Whipping Cream—The creamy base of your sauce.
- Parmesan Cheese—To add a sharp, strong, cheesy flavor. You can use freshly grated or bottled cheese.
- All-Purpose Flour—This will create a nice crispy coating around your chicken.
- Salted Butter—To help cook the chicken.
- Italian Seasoning—Gives you chicken a fresh, savory flavor.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Step #1. Melt your butter in a pan. Whisk together the flour and Italian seasoning in a small shallow dish. Dip each piece of chicken in the flour mixture and then transfer to the pan. Cook each piece of chicken on both sides until they are no longer pink in the middle.
Step #2. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan and add the heavy cream and grated cheese. Whisk the cream and cheese together until thickened.
Step #3. Fold in the fettuccine until it is evenly coated in the alfredo sauce.
Step #4. Top your fettuccine alfredo with the chicken, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
If your sauce is too thick and hard to stir, just add some more heavy whipping cream, 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time! Whisk it in until it has thinned out a little. Don’t add too much because you still want your sauce to be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. On the other hand, if your sauce seems too runny or thin, make sure all the parmesan cheese has melted, then add a little more at a time until it has thickened!
Chicken fettuccine alfredo is a complete dish on its own with the chicken, sauce, and pasta! We typically add shredded cheese or chopped parsley on top for a nice garnish. Additionally, you can always add an extra side dish to this meal! Since the pasta is very rich and filling, it is a good idea to pair it with a light side dish to balance it out. Some good options would be roasted carrots or broccoli, easy homemade breadsticks , Caesar salad, or a berry spinach salad.
Nope! Traditionally, the dish is made with fettuccine pasta because the thick noodles are easy to coat in the sauce, but you can use whatever noodles you have on hand. Since the sauce is so rich and creamy, I would suggest sticking to a thicker pasta rather than going for thinner noodles such as angel hair. By choosing a thicker pasta, it will allow the sauce to stick to the noodle and not taste too overpowering.
How Store Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
You can store any leftover pasta in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Reheat the leftovers in the microwave for about a minute, or until they are warm. I recommend stopping the microwave about halfway through to give it a stir and ensure the leftovers get reheated evenly. Top your leftover fettuccine alfredo with some Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese for a little extra flavor.
Expert Tips
- You can cut down on your prep and cook time by using precooked grilled chicken strips or shredded chicken! Simply fold your chicken into the dish when you add the sauce to the noodles.
- If you only have unsalted butter, be sure to add a teaspoon of salt to the pan once your butter is fully melted.
- Using freshly grated parmesan will allow the cheese to melt seamlessly into the heavy whipping cream.
- You can make your own Italian seasoning by combining equal parts onion powder, garlic powder, basil, thyme, and oregano.
- Make sure the flour is fully incorporated with the butter to ensure a smooth and creamy sauce. Dry pockets of flour will create lumps.
More Pasta Recipes To Consider
Soups, Stews & Chowders
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Pasta Dishes
Baked Spaghetti
One Pot Meals
Sopitas
Pasta Dishes
Chicken Spaghetti
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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
- 2 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1-pound box fettuccine, cooked and drained
Instructions
- Melt your butter in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Whisk together the flour and Italian seasoning in a small shallow dish. Dip each piece of chicken in the flour mixture and then transfer to the pan. Cook your chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until they are no longer pink in the middle and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan and add the heavy cream and grated cheese. Whisk the cream and cheese together over medium heat until thickened, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Fold in the fettuccine until it is evenly coated in the alfredo sauce.
- Top your fettuccine alfredo with the chicken, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the flour is fully incorporated with the butter to ensure a smooth and creamy sauce. Dry pockets of flour will create lumps in your sauce.
- You can cut down on your prep/ cook time by using precooked grilled chicken strips or shredded chicken. Simply fold your chicken into the dish when you add the sauce to the noodles.
- If you only have unsalted butter then you will want to add a teaspoon of salt to the pan once your butter is fully melted.
- You can make your own Italian seasoning by combining equal parts onion powder, garlic powder, basil, thyme, and oregano.
- Store your leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat them in the microwave for about a minute, or until warm. Stop the microwave halfway through to give the alfredo a stir.
