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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

This easy chicken fettuccine Alfredo recipe features a dreamy Parmesan garlic cream sauce with cream cheese that perfectly coats pasta, paired with golden pan-fried garlic chicken. The homemade cream sauce incorporates cream cheese for incredible richness and clingy texture, while thinner chicken cutlets cook quickly for perfect tenderness. This comforting dish is versatile enough for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Flour for dredging
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • large pot
  • deep skillet
  • grater

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Take cream cheese out of fridge to soften 30+ minutes prior or microwave 20-30 seconds. Grate parmesan cheese while prepping other ingredients.
  2. Boil large salted pot of water for fettuccine. Cook al dente according to package directions.
  3. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise for 4 thinner cutlets. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt & pepper. Coat in flour.
  4. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken to plate.
  5. Wipe out excess grease from skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, cream, chicken broth, and garlic. Heat over medium heat, using spoon to help cream cheese melt into sauce (takes couple minutes).
  6. Let sauce gently bubble for 5 minutes until reduced. Slice chicken into bite-size strips while sauce cooks.
  7. Stir parmesan into sauce, cook 1 minute. Add pasta water if sauce too thick. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  8. Drain fettuccine and add to skillet, toss with sauce. Serve with chicken strips on top or mixed in, garnish with extra parmesan.

Notes

Reserve pasta water for thinning sauce if needed. Use fresh garlic and freshly grated parmesan for best flavor. Don't skip chicken broth as it adds depth. Have ingredients prepped before cooking for smooth process.