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Best Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe (Easy Homemade Sauce)

Best Creamy Chicken Alfredo

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Farfalle or Fettuccine pasta Cooked al dente, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water
  • 2 whole Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream Room temperature preferred
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated from a block
  • 1 pinch Salt and black pepper To taste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley Finely chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season evenly on both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the butter and allow it to melt, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour the heavy whipping cream into the skillet, stirring constantly. Let the cream simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Remove the skillet entirely from the heat. Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is completely smooth and luxurious.
  • Add the cooked pasta into the alfredo sauce, tossing well to coat. If the sauce feels too thick, splash in a little of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Top the creamy pasta with the sliced chicken breast. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.