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Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo

This creamy garlic chicken Alfredo is the perfect combination of seared chicken, fettuccine pasta, and a luscious parmesan cream sauce. Easy to prepare and irresistibly creamy, it’s a comforting classic the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 740
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1 and ½ pounds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
Pasta
  • Large pot of water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt for pasta water
  • 12 to 16 ounces fettuccine
Sauce
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra to garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally. Pat dry and season both sides.
  2. Heat skillet with olive oil, sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side. Add butter when flipping.
  3. Cook until internal temp reaches 160°F. Let rest 5 minutes.
  4. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve pasta water.
  5. In skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in cream, season, and simmer gently.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan until melted.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-alfredo/

Notes

• Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting and flavor.
• Cayenne adds mild heat—omit for a kid-friendly version.
• Fettuccine is classic, but penne or linguine also work well.