Creamy Alfredo pasta tossed with juicy seared chicken and topped with fresh Parmesan. A comforting, restaurant-style meal you can make at home in under an hour.
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
3 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan
Reserved pasta water
Optional: parsley, red pepper flakes for garnish
Season and sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked. Slice and set aside.
Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup water, then drain.
In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream and bring to a simmer.
Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss pasta in sauce. Add chicken. Heat through and adjust consistency with pasta water.
Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra cheese.
Use fresh Parmesan for best texture.
Add steamed veggies for balance.
Reheat with a splash of cream or broth.