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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

This chicken alfredo pasta features tender seasoned chicken, a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, and fettuccine or linguine for the ultimate Italian-inspired comfort food. It's simple, flavorful, and comes together in under 40 minutes—perfect for weeknights or date night at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta:
  • 10 oz 280g fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 tsp salt for boiling water
For the Alfredo Sauce:
  • 1 stick 8 tbsp or 113g unsalted butter
  • 2 cups 480ml heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups 125g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets.
  2. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  4. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  5. Boil salted water. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  6. In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/creamy-chicken-alfredo-pasta/

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
  • Fettuccine or linguine both work well to hold the creamy sauce.
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.