Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo
A rich and comforting meal featuring tender chicken, a velvety Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup 1 cup (100g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for best texture
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish) For garnish
For the Pasta
- 12 oz 12 oz (340g) fettuccine or your favorite pasta Cook according to package instructions
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the garlic butter and let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce the heat to low. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking the Pasta
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Combining and Serving
- Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss gently to combine everything and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for best results, don't overcook the chicken, and serve immediately for the creamiest texture.