30 Minute Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine alfredo topped with sliced seared chicken and parsley in a blue bowl

30 Minute Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy, garlicky homemade Alfredo sauce tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine and juicy seasoned chicken breast. This 30-minute Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo from Cooking Mawma is rich, comforting, and so much better than anything from a jar.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, 30 Minute Meal, Alfredo, Chicken, Italian, Pasta, The Cooking Mawma

Servings: servings

Equipment

1 Large Deep Skillet
Large Pot for pasta water

Ingredients

For the chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter to cook chicken
1 tbsp olive oil to cook chicken

For the Alfredo sauce:

1 stick butter 1/2 cup, for the sauce
1 small yellow/white onion finely diced
5 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt more to taste
1 lb fettuccine pasta reserve 1 cup pasta water

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chicken breast with oil and all seasonings. Boil water for pasta and once boiling, add 1-2 tbsp salt to water.
In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter on medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook on each side for 6 minutes (or until internal temp is 165 degrees). If breasts are thick, butterfly them (creating 4 pieces). Remove from skillet and allow to rest on cutting board.
In the same skillet chicken was cooked in, heat 1 stick of butter on medium heat. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Then add garlic and saute for another 1 minute. Deglaze pan with chicken broth, then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer on low for 7-8 minutes. After 7-8 minutes, add parsley, seasonings, and parmesan cheese. Whisk until melted.
Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente (about 1 minute less than what the package says). Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Once pasta is done, add to Alfredo sauce. Add 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water at a time until desired sauce consistency is reached. Top with cooked chicken and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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