Best 7 Easy Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipes

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Are you tired of bland and boring chicken alfredo? Are you ready to elevate this classic dish to new heights of creamy and flavorful delight? If so, then you've come to the right place. Our exhaustive exploration of this beloved Italian-American dish has uncovered a trove of culinary secrets that will guide you towards creating the perfect easy creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo. From the selection of ingredients to the intricacies of preparation, we will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to craft a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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I got this recipe from a Taste of Home magazine. I always wanted to know how to make alfredo. It was sooo fast and easy. Even my picky eaters liked it!

Provided by lisasverker

Categories     Weeknight

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package fettuccine
8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine in boiling water for 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1-2 tablespoons drippings.
  • Saute the chicken in drippings until no longer pink. Add the mushrooms and green onions; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, cheese, paprika and pepper. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. Stir in the reserved bacon.
  • Drain fettuccine; place in a serving bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss to coat. Garnish with additional cheese.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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We created this sauce with milk because most families have milk in the fridge. If you want to use heavy cream, then just eliminate the flour and replace the milk with heavy cream. Feel free to use any cut of pasta you have. Extra sauce: if you like extra sauce like we do, just cook less pasta. Our photos show it with extra sauce and less pasta.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fettuccine ( or pasta of choice, cooked to package instructions)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken ((breast or thighs), cut into bite sized pieces)
4 Tablespoons butter ((divided))
4 cloves garlic (, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder))
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon dried herbs ((basil, oregano, thyme, etc.))
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt (, or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
(optional) extra grated cheese to serve on top

Steps:

  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions, drain and set aside. Reserve some pasta water for thinning out the alfredo sauce if needed later
  • Heat a sauce pan on medium-high heat. Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter. Add chicken and sear until all sides are brown and cooked, about 5-8 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken pieces.
  • Remove chicken from pan. Add remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter, then add garlic and cook translucent and fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Whisk in flour and continue whisking to remove large clumps.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisking often to make sure flour lumps are smooth, bring sauce to a low boil. Then reduce heat to low.
  • Add dried herbs, mustard powder, parmesan, salt and pepper. Continue whisking until sauce is smooth and begins to thicken.
  • Add the pasta and the chicken in the alfredo sauce. Stir to coat everything with the sauce. Add a little pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed. Add additional salt, pepper or cheese on top if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 848 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a super simple yet delicious recipe to make for a restaurant quality dish, ready in just 30 minutes. So creamy and cheesy!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounce fettuccine (uncooked)
2 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
1 pound chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces, about 2)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
8 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus extra to serve)
1 tablespoon parsley (fresh, chopped, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Drop in the pasta all at once and quickly bring the water back to boil, stirring occasionally. Cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan melt the 2 tbsp of butter. Season the chicken with salt and pepper then add to the saucepan. Cook until slightly golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Melt the 8 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat in the same pan then add the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and stir to combine everything together. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste the sauce for salt and pepper and season as necessary.
  • Add the chicken and fettuccine back to the saucepan and toss everything together and continue cooking until heated through.
  • Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 51 g, SaturatedFat 31 g, Cholesterol 250 mg, Sodium 558 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Classic and easy to make, this version of Alfredo doesn't use flour to thicken the sauce. Instead, it relies on a slight simmer and a heavy dose of cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces fettuccine
Olive oil, for tossing
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 pinches freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt generously. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (tender but still slightly firm). Drain and toss with a splash of oil.
  • Meanwhile, slice the chicken into 1/4-inch-thick strips, and lay them on a plate or a sheet of waxed paper. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter melts, raise the heat to medium-high and add the chicken in 1 layer. Cook, without moving the pieces, until the underside has browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the pieces, and cook until browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. When the butter has mostly melted, whisk in the cream and nutmeg and bring to a simmer, then cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to keep the sauce just warm.
  • Whisk the Parmigiano-Reggiano into the sauce. Add the chicken and cooked pasta and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in heated bowls.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fettuccine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons salted butter
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Dredge in the flour and shake off the excess. Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the butter melts. Carefully place the dredged chicken into pan. Add the grated garlic. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Pour the cream into the same pan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan. Add the pasta to the mixture and toss to combine. Add the cooked chicken and gently toss. Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINI ALFREDO



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This is a family favorite. A creamy, cheesy Alfredo dish, great with a salad and garlic bread.

Provided by Emily

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
6 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 pound fettuccini pasta
1 onion, diced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground white pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat combine chicken, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Saute onion, 2 cloves garlic, and mushrooms until onions are transparent. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Slowly add milk and half-and-half, stirring until smooth and creamy. Stir in Parmesan and Colby-Monterey Jack cheeses; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in chicken mixture, tomatoes and sour cream. Serve over cooked fettuccini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 1385.9 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN



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Creamy sauce, succulent chicken, perfectly al dente pasta, a sprinkle of fresh herbs . . . all that's missing is the waiter and the check.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound fettuccine, uncooked
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 ¼ cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons flour
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet. Mix broth and flour in same skillet. Stir in Neufchatel, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, garlic powder and pepper; cook 2 min. or until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly with whisk. Stir in chicken.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 552 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or saucepan to make the Alfredo sauce. This will help prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly. This will help prevent it from curdling.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a little milk or cream to thin it out.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the Alfredo sauce over cooked fettuccine noodles.
  • Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple, everyday ingredients and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table and is a great way to use up leftover chicken.

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