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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

This chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe combines blackened chicken and creamy Parmesan sauce for a better-than-restaurant pasta you can make at home. It’s simple, rich, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 974kcal

Equipment

Ingredients 

For the Chicken

Pasta and Sauce

  • 8 oz. fettuccine pasta
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water (a little more than needed in case) then drain the pasta.
    8 oz. fettuccine pasta
  • Slice the chicken breast in half horizontally. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano.
    1 chicken breast, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the heavy cream, ½ cup of the reserved pasta water, soy sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
    4 tablespoon unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss until evenly coated and creamy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adding more reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Stir in the chopped parsley.
    ½ teaspoon salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Transfer the pasta to plates, slice the chicken, place it on top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 974kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 91g | Saturated Fat: 52g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 334mg | Sodium: 2646mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3490IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 729mg | Iron: 3mg