Chicken Alfredo Pasta – Creamy & Easy Recipe

A comforting, creamy fettuccine Alfredo with seasoned chicken — perfect for dinner or blogging!

Ingredients

For the pasta

• 300 g fettuccine (or any pasta)
• Salt for boiling

For the chicken

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika

For the Alfredo sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta: Bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the chicken: Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Alfredo sauce: Melt butter in the same pan. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently. Add Parmesan and stir until thickened.
4. Combine: Add pasta and chicken to the sauce. Stir until everything is coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Tips

• Don’t let the sauce boil too hard — it keeps it creamy.
• Add mushrooms or broccoli for extra flavor.
• Use a bit of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.