Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
- Prime Recipes
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a true classic of Italian-American cuisine – creamy, hearty, and full of feel-good flavors. Tender chicken strips meet al dente fettuccine, coated in a rich creamy Parmesan sauce with a hint of garlic. This dish is perfect for a delicious lunch or a cozy dinner. Despite its creaminess, it's surprisingly quick and easy to prepare – ideal for those who want a flavorful meal with little effort.
Wow! This was a warm soul food upgrade for me after work. The combination of tender chicken , buttery pasta , and that incredibly creamy Parmesan sauce —simply next level! – Prime Recipes
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Pasta Fettuccine Alfredo
250 g fettuccine
2 chicken breasts
1 onion or 1/2 large onion
5-7 mushrooms
2 tbsp olive oil
30 g unsalted butter
150 ml milk
350 ml cream
2/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 crushed clove garlic
pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
2 tbsp paprika powder [sweet]
Salt [for pasta]
chives
Preparation in 5 steps
1. Prepare ingredients
Cut chicken breasts into thin strips.
Finely dice the onion and crush the garlic.
Cut the mushrooms into slices.
Grate Parmesan cheese.
2. Cook pasta
Put a large pot of water on the boil and add plenty of salt.
Cook fettuccine al dente according to package instructions.
Then drain, collect some pasta water, and set the pasta aside.
3. Fry the chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan.
Season chicken strips with paprika powder, salt and pepper.
Fry until golden brown all over (approx. 6-8 minutes), then remove from the pan and let rest briefly.
4. Prepare the sauce
In the same pan, heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
Add mushrooms and fry for 3-4 minutes.
Add cream and milk and simmer over low heat (approx. 5 minutes).
Stir in Parmesan until it melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
Season with salt and pepper.
5. Put everything together
Add chicken and fettuccine to the sauce in the pan.
Mix everything well and add a little of the pasta water if necessary to thicken the sauce.
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