15-Minute Chicken Alfredo (Print Version)
Creamy, rich Italian-American comfort dish with tender chicken and fettuccine in a parmesan sauce, ready in just 15 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 -
1 tbsp olive oil
03 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
04 -
1/2 tsp garlic powder
→ Sauce
05 -
2 tbsp butter
06 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
07 -
1 cup heavy cream
08 -
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 -
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
10 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
11 -
8 oz fettuccine or linguine, cooked and drained
12 -
1/4 cup pasta water (reserved from cooking)
→ Garnish
13 -
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
14 -
Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 -
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 -
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
05 -
Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
06 -
Add cooked chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
07 -
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
08 -
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Swap fettuccine for penne, spaghetti, or zucchini noodles if preferred.
02 -
For added flavor, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
03 -
Add steamed broccoli, peas, or sautéed mushrooms for extra vegetables.