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🍝 Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe | Easy Weeknight Dinner in 30 Minutes

This creamy Chicken Alfredo recipe is rich, delicious, and ready in just 30 minutes. Made with tender chicken, garlic, and homemade Alfredo sauce — a perfect family dinner!


📝 Introduction

Looking for a quick, creamy, and comforting pasta dish? This homemade Chicken Alfredo recipe is your perfect answer. With juicy seared chicken and a silky Parmesan Alfredo sauce, it’s an Italian-American favorite that comes together fast — perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.


✅ Why You'll Love This Chicken Alfredo

  • 🕒 Ready in 30 minutes
  • 🧄 Made with real garlic and cream
  • 🐔 Juicy chicken breast cooked to perfection
  • 🍝 Rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce from scratch
  • 🥘 Simple ingredients, restaurant-quality taste

🍗 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

For the Alfredo Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Pasta:

  • 300g (about 10 oz) fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • Chopped parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

  • Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Remove and slice into strips.

3. Make the Alfredo Sauce

  • In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Add heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
  • Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, if needed.

4. Combine & Serve

  • Toss cooked pasta in the Alfredo sauce.
  • Top with sliced chicken.
  • Garnish with parsley or extra Parmesan. Serve hot!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Garlic bread or cheesy toast
  • Light green salad with balsamic dressing
  • Steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach

❄️ Storage Tips

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to restore texture.
  • Not recommended for freezing, as cream sauce may separate.

📌 Final Thoughts

This easy Chicken Alfredo recipe is rich, creamy, and irresistibly delicious — just like your favorite restaurant version. With simple steps and classic ingredients, it’s a go-to recipe you'll keep coming back to.

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