{"id":"ffe49a08-44cd-4084-806c-8c9790aef589","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ffe49a08-44cd-4084-806c-8c9790aef589","source_url":"https://bellyfull.net/chicken-alfredo-recipe/","title":"Chicken Alfredo","description":"This easy Chicken Alfredo recipe includes golden pan-fried chicken breasts and tender noodles, coated in the most dreamy cream sauce ever!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT18M","total_time":"PT33M","image_url":"https://bellyfull.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Chicken-Alfredo-blog-3.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta","item":"dry fettuccine pasta","quantity":16,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts","item":"boneless, skinless chicken breasts","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon pepper","item":"pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon butter","item":"butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup butter (, cut into large cubes or slices)","item":"butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":", cut into large cubes or slices"},{"text":"2 cups heavy whipping cream","item":"heavy whipping cream","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 clove garlic (, minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","preparation":", minced"},{"text":"3/4 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning","item":"Italian Seasoning","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon pepper","item":"pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese","item":"freshly grated Parmesan cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Make the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package directions, usually 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain well. Set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Make the chicken: Season chicken breasts with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper."},{"number":3,"text":"Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Once it’s shimmering, swirl the pan to evenly distribute. Add the chicken and leave it undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, until the bottom is golden-brown. Flip over and add in 1 tablespoon of butter between them, picking up the pan to give it a gentle swirl to distribute. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes (or an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.)"},{"number":4,"text":"Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 3 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Tent with foil while you prepare the sauce."},{"number":5,"text":"Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same pan, over medium-low heat, add the butter and cream; whisk until butter has melted."},{"number":6,"text":"Add in the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; whisk until combined and smooth."},{"number":7,"text":"Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly, until it starts to thicken."},{"number":8,"text":"Stir in the parmesan cheese just until melted and the sauce is smooth. (If the sauce ends up too thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, to thin it out.)"},{"number":9,"text":"Assemble: Take sauce off the heat and immediately toss with the cooked fettuccine noodles."},{"number":10,"text":"Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top with a few slices of chicken. Garnish with parsley, more Parmesan, and black pepper if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:56:10.358612+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:56:10.358612+00:00"}