Tender fettuccine noodles covered in a creamy homemade alfredo sauce and then topped with seasoned chicken. This chicken fettuccine alfredo is easily made in under 30 minutes and is loaded with Italian flavor!
Homemade Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Skip the fancy restaurant and make your own chicken fettuccini alfredo at home! This easy recipe tastes authentic and only take 25 minutes. Serve with chopped salad, garlic bread or parmesan broccoli and it’s fine Italian dining without leaving the house!
Chicken fettuccine alfredo is the perfect comfort meal! Just like my chicken marsala recipe it is family favorite and is super easy to make for dinner on a weeknight.
Homemade alfredo sauce is so creamy and delicious, a jarred alfredo can’t even compare! I love adding in chicken for protein and sometimes I add in spinach, like I do in chicken alfredo lasagna. There are lots of different ways to customize easy chicken fettuccine alfredo!
It may seem like a lot of ingredients at first glance, but the majority you will already have on hand and they are used multiple times in this chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Chicken: I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts for ease of cooking.
- Fettuccine: This is the classic pasta for this dish, and there is a reason why.
- Butter: I like to use salted, but you can use unsalted if you’d prefer.
- Cream cheese: This helps make the sauce so rich and creamy.
- Heavy whipping cream: You can also use half-and-half, if you prefer, but you want something with a bit more fat than milk.
- Garlic: I love to add fresh garlic to really amp up the flavor.
- Parmesan: I prefer freshly grated because it melts better.
- Seasoning: All you need is paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for this chicken alfredo.
- Extra veggies. Steamed broccoli florets or sliced mushrooms can be added to the sauce or even sundried tomatoes like I do in this marry me chicken recipe.
- Sauce. For a thicker sauce, use heavy whipping cream instead of half and half. For an extra creamy sauce, mix in cream cheese like in this cream cheese alfredo sauce.
- Protein. Feel free to swap out the chicken with shrimp if preferred. Or you can omit meat all together.
- Noodles. Fettuccine noodles are my favorite because the sauce completely covers every inch of the flat surface. Other types of noodles like penne or rotini also work.
What is the difference between chicken Alfredo and chicken fettuccine?
FAQ
Is chicken Alfredo and chicken fettuccine the same thing?
What can I use instead of fettuccine for chicken Alfredo?
What’s the difference between fettuccine Alfredo and fettuccine carbonara?
Why is Alfredo served with fettuccine?
How do you make chicken fettuccine alfredo sauce?
Melt the butter. First of all, in a clean skillet or the same pan used for the chicken, melt the butter for the chicken fettuccine alfredo sauce. Sauté the garlic. Secondly, once the butter has melted and starts to bubble just a bit, add the garlic and saute for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Stir in cream, seasoning, and spice.
Is fettuccine pasta the same as Alfredo?
Many people think that they’re the same, but there is a difference. Fettucine is a creamy pasta made with a white sauce. Alfredo is also a pasta dish, but it can be made with any type of rich sauce that you’re craving. What toppings go well with this fettuccine pasta recipe?
Is chicken alfredo Italian?
Chicken Alfredo is an Italian restaurant classic: fettuccine noodles, creamy Alfredo sauce, and pan-seared chicken sliced on top. It’s definitely an American dish, though it is inspired by an Italian one. It’s rich, decadent, creamy, and savory. If you love Parmesan cheese, garlic, cream, and pasta, it’s hard not to love Chicken Alfredo.
Is chicken fettuccine Alfredo good?
The alfredo sauce is rich, creamy, and cheesy but doesn’t feel TOO indulgent or heavy either. It’s the perfect balance! Quick and easy to make. Though this chicken fettuccine alfredo could easily be served for a nicer meal, it’s quick enough to make on busy weeknights too. Family-friendly.