Creamy Chicken Alfredo

11 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 30MINS

Creamy Chicken Alfredo

This Creamy Chicken Alfredo is a classic chicken pasta dish that is sure to please. It's impressive enough to make for a date and also perfect for a night in with family or friends. The creamy sauce comes together in the skillet, coating and clinging to the noodles just right and without the help of flour.
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This Creamy Chicken Alfredo is a classic chicken pasta dish that is sure to please. It's impressive enough to make for a date and also perfect for a night in with family or friends. The creamy sauce comes together in the skillet, coating and clinging to the noodles just right and without the help of flour.
30MINS
Total Time
$1.49
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thigh
2
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
plus more as needed
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Fettuccine
12 oz
Fettuccine
Heavy Cream
2 cups
Heavy Cream
Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup
Unsalted Butter, divided
Ground Nutmeg
as needed
Ground Nutmeg
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
to taste
Salt
Oil
to taste
Oil
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Chopped Fresh Parsley
for garnish
optional
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step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Add the Oil (to taste) and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss with a splash of Fettuccine (12 oz). Do not rinse.
step 2
Slice the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (2) into 1/4-inch thick strips. Season with Salt (to taste), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp).
step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp). When the butter melts, turn the heat to medium-high and add the chicken in 1 layer. Cook without moving the pieces, until the bottom has browned, about 1-2 minutes.
step 4
Flip the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl.
step 5
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp). Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits as these contain a lot of flavor.
step 6
When the butter has mostly melted, whisk in the Heavy Cream (2 cups) and Ground Nutmeg (as needed). Bring to a simmer, then cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to keep the sauce just warm.
step 7
Whisk the Grated Parmesan Cheese (1 cup) into the sauce. Add the chicken and cooked pasta. Toss well. Season with Salt (to taste) and black pepper.
step 8
Garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and serve hot.
step 8 Garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and serve hot.
RECIPES TAG
Comfort Food
Chicken
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Pasta
Italian
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