This Chicken Alfredo recipe features a delicious creamy homemade alfredo sauce, with perfectly cooked tender chicken served with pasta for the tastiest dinner meal ever. You can prepare a comforting, satisfying meal in under 30 minutes!
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The dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, a family gathering, or even a romantic dinner for two. It's not only delicious but is truly my go-to recipe when I want to whip up a quick and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
In fact, it's so easy to make that even a beginner cook can make it perfectly on their first try! My recipe is the perfect copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo to win your heart.
❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Luxurious taste: The creamy Alfredo sauce in this recipe is something special. The unique blend of ingredients in the sauce brings out the taste of the juicy chicken.
Great presentation: This dish looks fancy and looks great on a dinner table! Chicken Alfredo is a great way to impress on a dinner date or to serve the family something special.
Easy to make: It's incredibly delicious and looks fantastic for a meal that can be made in under 30 minutes!
📝 INGREDIENTS
You only need simple ingredients to make the tastiest Chicken Alfredo you've ever had.
You can scroll down to the recipe card for further details and instructions.
Chicken: I have used boneless, skinless chicken breast for this recipe, but you can also use chicken thighs.
Garlic & onions: Both of these aromatics add a great depth of flavor to this dish. Slightly sweet and pungent, they bring out the taste of the sauce.
Milk & cream: We'll use milk and cream to get a nice, thick Alfredo sauce. Be sure to use whole milk and heavy cream.
Butter & oil: We will saute the garlic and onions in butter and olive oil before cooking the chicken. This will add a very rich taste and texture.
Parmesan cheese: This is a key ingredient in this chicken Alfredo recipe. It adds a great nutty and salty taste to the sauce, giving it its distinct flavor.
🔪 HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN ALFREDO
Making this Chicken Alfredo is easy and rewarding. It's an easy enough recipe for even beginners to try!
The full instructions are in the recipe card below, but let's look at the main steps to making this tasty pasta dish.
Step 1:
Start by cooking the pasta per the instruction on the box.
Step 2:
Next, in a deep pan, add the olive oil and butter. When the butter melts, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Do not fry the onion until brown, or the color of the sauce will change.
Step 3:
Now add the chicken and cook until it turns white. Then season the chicken with black pepper and salt. Make sure to go easy on the salt since Parmesan cheese also contains salt.
Step 4:
Next, add the minced garlic and cook for one minute on medium-high. Then add the milk and the heavy cream. Stir for a few seconds.
Step 5:
When the sauce comes to a boil, add the parmesan cheese. Stir the sauce for a few seconds, and then add the pasta. Stir the mixture for one minute, turn off the heat, and serve.
Your delicious Chicken Alfredo is ready to be served!
👩🏽🍳 PRO TIPS
It is important to follow the instructions in the recipe closely. This way, you ensure your dish will be perfect every time! Here are some tips that'll help you get the best chicken alfredo every single time:
Add oil to the cooked pasta: Adding a little oil to the cooked pasta after draining it will prevent it from sticking together.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese: To ensure the best flavor and texture. Pre-shredded Parmesan cheese often contains anti-caking agents, which can affect the sauce's texture.
Adjust seasonings: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed to suit your taste. Add more salt or pepper if it needs it. You can also add some extra cheese.
📖 DELICIOUS VARIATIONS
Chicken Alfredo is a versatile dish that can be customized to your preference. Here are some delicious variations you can try:
- Vegetables: Add diced bell peppers, baby spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, or any other vegetable you choose for a nutritious boost.
- Herbs: You can add fresh herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, and parsley to the dish for extra flavor.
- Use different cheese: Experiment with different types of cheese, such as Asiago or Romano, to change the dish's flavor profile.
- Spicier: Add red chili flakes to make this delicious, classic pasta dish spicier!
🍽️ HOW TO SERVE IT
Some serve it with bread sticks on the side; others with more grated parmesan cheese.
👪 SERVING SIZE
This recipe is enough for three people eating moderately or two people.
💬 FAQ
Chicken Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that is popular all over the world.
It combines tasty, pantry staple ingredients like pasta, garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese for a delicious meal. This dish is usually served over fettuccine noodles but can also be enjoyed with other types of pasta, such as penne or spaghetti.
Fettuccine is the best type of pasta for this Chicken Alfredo dish. It's thick enough to hold up to the sauce and can be easily twirled around a fork. You can also use penne, spaghetti, or any kind of long noodle you prefer.
A good Alfredo sauce should be creamy and flavorful. In this chicken alfredo recipe, I have used a combination of whole milk and heavy cream. I have also used unsalted butter, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Alfredo sauce is rich, and I have tried to make it a little lighter but maintain a great taste.
If you want a much lighter version of chicken Alfredo I have you covered. Check out my low-calorie chicken alfredo recipe.
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🌡️ STORING
If you have any leftover chicken alfredo, it is best to store it in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. It should be eaten within 2-3 days.
When reheating leftovers, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen up the sauce, as it may have thickened when stored. Alternatively, you can add some water to thin out the sauce.
I don't recommend freezing this dish since it contains dairy, which will split once it thaws.
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 grams 8 oz skinless and boneless chicken breast cut in medium slices
- 2 cups dry penne pasta
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as per the instruction on the box.
- In a deep pan, add the olive oil and butter, when the butter melts add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Do not fry the onion until brown the color of the sauce will change.
- Add the chicken and cook until white.
- Season the chicken with black pepper and salt. Go easy on the salt since Parmesan cheese has salt too.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute on medium-high.
- Add the milk and the heavy cream. Stir for few seconds.
- When the sauce comes to a boil, add the parmesan cheese. Stir the sauce for few seconds and then add the pasta.
- Stir the mixture for one minute, turn off the heat and serve.
Notes
- It's best to use whole milk and heavy cooking cream for this recipe.
- To prevent the pasta from sticking, you can add a little oil after draining it.
- Be mindful of the salt in the sauce when cooking the pasta since the Parmesan cheese has salt too.
Ben
Chicken alfredo is one of my favorite pasta dishes. I can't wait to try this recipe.
munatycooking
Let me know how you like it 🙂
Jennifer Van Haitsma
I love alfredo pasta! And it's usually a hit with the kids too. I'll have to try your recipe for it.
munatycooking
Your kids will enjoy it, hope you guys have a great dinner 🙂
melissa chapman
I have never been able to make a truly good alfredo sauce and you can not buy it in stores. That chicken dish should become a real favorite.
munatycooking
You will like this sauce recipe 🙂
Melissa
The creamy chicken alfredo recipe looks amazing. I am going to need this!
munatycooking
It's a delicious and quick dinner and I hope you enjoy it!
Terri A Steffes
I am big on a pasta that will hold the sauce. I love to have a lot of sauce in each forkful.
Catalina
I am drooling over this Alfredo pasta! My family won't resist to it for sure!
Lynndee
That chicken alfredo looks so creamy indeed. I will have to make some. Nom!
Kita Bryant
This has my mouth watering. I love Alfredo dishes.
Monica Y
My son loves alfredo, I need to make this recipe and have my son enjoy some homemade pasta sauce
Agnes
I love Chicken Alfredo, even my daughter vouch to this kind pasta. I would love to try this recipe.
Luna Regina
Looks amazingly simple. Would love to try this!