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.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
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 Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish
- Uses simple ingredients most home cooks have on hand
- Restaurant quality results without the restaurant price
- Perfect balance of creamy richness and savory chicken
02 -
- Perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast
- Complete protein and carb balance makes this a satisfying one dish meal
- Versatile recipe that welcomes additions like vegetables or different proteins
03 -
- Always reserve pasta water before draining your noodles as this starchy liquid is liquid gold for adjusting sauce consistency
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure better browning and prevent steaming
- Never rinse pasta after cooking as the starch helps sauce adhere to each strand