This deliciously creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe with homemade alfredo sauce is smooth and rich with perfectly cooked, juicy chicken.
Filled with the classic flavors of parmesan, butter, and garlic, this easy dinner is perfectly paired with a green salad and Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing.
This is the most simple yet AMAZING chicken fettuccine alfredo you will ever make. You really can’t go wrong with pasta and a creamy sauce!
I’m using my tried and true Alfredo Sauce recipe with cream cheese and making it a full meal with juicy chicken and hearty fettuccini pasta.
Chicken Alfredo Recipe
The best thing about this chicken alfredo recipe is that while it is fairly simple to prepare, it is also elegant enough for special occasions and comes together in just over half an hour!
Ingredients Needed
Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to make this chicken pasta with alfredo sauce. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.
- Fettuccine – uncooked
- Chicken – boneless skinless
- Salt & Pepper
- Paprika
- Italian Seasoning
- Olive Oil
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
- Garlic
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan cheese – shredded
- Parsley – fresh
How To Make Chicken Alfredo
I’ll walk you through how to prepare your chicken so it’s juicy, perfectly cooked, and tender, and also how to make alfredo sauce.
COOK PASTA
Prepare the pasta by cooking in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Once the pasta is tender, reserve one cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
PREPARE CHICKEN
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the chicken by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a rolling pin or a heavy pot. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
PRO TIP: pounding your chicken may seem like an unnecessary step, but rest assured, it’ll help create the juiciest chicken after it’s been cooked. Do not skip it!
COOK CHICKEN
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil. Cook the chicken on both sides for three to five minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through to 165 degrees F. Removed chicken from the pan and place it on a plate, lightly covering it with tin foil for five minutes to rest.
MELT BUTTER AND CREAM CHEESE
In the same skillet used for the chicken, reduce the heat to add in the butter. Once melted, add in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add in the cream cheese and whisk gently until the cream cheese is mostly melted into the butter.
The mixture will look a little clumpy, like cottage cheese. This is normal!
ADD HEAVY CREAM AND CHEESE
Gradually pour in the heavy cream while whisking until the mixture becomes smooth. Add in the parmesan cheese and stir until melted through.
TOSS IN NOODLES
To the sauce, add in the cooked fettuccine noodles and toss to coat. If needed, use the reserved pasta sauce to add more moisture to the sauce and pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
SLICE CHICKEN BREAST
Slice the chicken breast into strips and serve over the noodles. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and more freshly cracked pepper. Enjoy hot!
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Make sure you DON’T skip pounding the chicken breasts before cooking and resting it under tinfoil after. This ensures that your chicken will be juicy and tender.
- Like it spicy? Add a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra spice to an already amazing dish!
- You can substitute the fresh chopped parsley for fresh basil or rosemary for a different but delicious flavor.
What To Serve With Chicken Alfredo?
If you’re looking for other items to serve with the chicken fettuccini alfredo, here is what I would recommend…
- 2 Ingredient Dough Garlic Breadsticks
- Easy Rainbow Roasted Vegetables
- Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
- Easy Sautéed Zucchini Recipe
More Easy Pasta Dishes
Looking for more pasta dinner inspiration? I have you covered! Here are a few of our favorites…
- Asparagus Pasta Salad
- Quick Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- Italian Beef Pasta Skillet
- Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Whether you’re making this dinner for a weeknight or a special dinner with family or friends, I know you’ll enjoy this recipe!
Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine noodles, uncooked
For the Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce
- ½ cup butter, salted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 8 oz parmesan cheese, shredded
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water, according to package instructions. Once pasta is tender, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
For The Chicken
- Meanwhile, pound chicken breasts to an even thickness using a rolling pin or heavy pot. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. Cook chicken on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through (165 degrees F). Remove chicken from pan and place on a plate, lightly covered with foil to rest at least 5 minutes.
For The Alfredo Sauce
- To the same skillet that was used to cook the chicken, reduce heat to medium and add in the butter. Once melted, add in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add in the cream cheese and whisk gently until cream cheese is mostly melted into the butter. The mixture will look a little clumpy, like cottage cheese (this is normal!).
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream, while whisking, until the mixture becomes smooth. Add in the parmesan cheese and stir until melted through.
- To the sauce, add in the cooked fettuccine noodles and toss to coat. If needed, use the reserved pasta sauce to add more moisture to the sauce and pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the chicken breast into strips and serve over the noodles. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and more freshly cracked pepper. Enjoy hot!
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Donna
Oooooh, I have made alfredo sauce, but never with cream cheese – which I LOVE! Making this tonight!
Debbie Harper
I have tried many of i Wash You Dry recipes and my family has loved all of them. They are easy to make and the are so delicious. I am looking forward to making this chicken alfredo recipe. I know it will be a family favorite!
Colette
I am so looking forward to trying this this weekend! I have made many types of alfredo sauce before, but with cream cheese it’s definitely the best! Thanks for your food inspiration!
Tracy
I’ve never made homemade alfredo sauce, but I’m definitely going to give your recipe a try!!! Sounds delicious!!! Thanks so much for all of your terrific recipes!!
Theresa
Homemade Alfredo Sauce is the best. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Michelle W.
This is my hubby’s favorite meal! I love it because it easy AND delicious! I had never used cream cheese in the sauce recipe before, but it was sooooo good. It made it richer and creamier. It also really makes a nice presentation if you’re having company for dinner.
Kim B
We love Alfredo in our house so I’m looking forward to trying this recipe!! Love your recipes!!
Kim Porter
I’ve tried to make Alfredo sauce once, and it was a flop…too thin and had nutmeg in it. The nutmeg was overwhelming. Can’t wait to try your version. Cream cheese makes everything taste better! Genius!
Dee Erikson
I have made Alfredo Sauce before but never with cream cheese. I just use heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Will have to try this one – it sounds much richer and thicker than mine.
Deb Tiller
Can I substitute the cream cheese? I am anxious to try making Alfredo, and have never made it before.
Shawn
You could substitute the cream cheese with 1/2 cup ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt. The consistency might be slightly different, but should still yield a creamy sauce.
Samantha Davis
This looks amazing, I made something like this before but not homemade Alfredo sauce. I will be trying this.
MaryB
I’ve made Alfredo sauce but not with chicken. This sounds lovely.
Mary Kvam
Wow this looks simple and delicious! I will have to try yours, I never made Alfredo before.
Vanita Hazelrigg
This looks wonderful but I have never made Alfredo sauce.
Debbie Huerta
I have always been intimidated to make my own sauce cause you never know how it turns out, but with your recipe was spot on! Thank you for always making cooking and eating fun!
Chris Kilby
I love making alfredo sauce in my cooking blender! It is so easy and I know what I am eating! Love your recipes.
Kristin Threlkeld
I’ve never made alfredo sauce before. After seeing how easy it is, I’ll definitely try it! This sounds fantastic!
Joy Carlton
Hey, my Granddaughter cooks this a lot! I love it but problem is I have never been able to follow her directions! You certainly make it much easier and simple. Plus, oh gosh, it looks so wonderful! I think I’m going to try it. I’m sure pounding the chicken helps a lot, too. I will let you know how it goes!!
Deborah W.
Yes, I’ve made homemade alfredo sauce before. I used the same ingredients and made it by guess-timating the amounts until I got the right consistency. I do this a lot with recipes. I find one and then use the ingredients I have on hand to make something similar to an online recipe. It doesn’t always work but I did have success with this and it tasted wonderful!
Debbie Huerta
I have always been intimidated to make my own sauce cause you never know how it turns out, but with your recipe it was easy delicious and will be in rotation with alot of your other recipes that also great. Thank you again for always making cooking and eating fun!
Doug Edelman
Love it but never have I made it!!
Aneline
Definitely made fettuccine Alfredo and it is delicious. Typically I don’t use chicken at all, shrimp maybe, but generally I like just the pasta and sauce. Will definitely give it a try with chicken as it looks super yummy.
Debbie
I’ve always been afraid of making my own alfredo sauce, but you make it seem so easy!
Fran Schwitek
I have made an Alfredo sauce before but I know I will like your recipe more!
Jen G.
This looks great! I’ve never made homemade alfredo sauce before!
Jennifer Abrams
My son is always so excited when I make homemade alfredo! This sounds like a great recipe and can’t wait to try it!!!
Stefanie
I can’t wait to make this recipe! It looks amazing! I’ve never made this from homemade. I’ve only doctored up the jar. Lol 🙂
Catherine C Swearengen
I have made a simple one with butter, cream & parmesan but l Iook forward to trying this one with the cream cheese.
Robbin Cherry
I have never made homemade Alredo sauce either, but I am certainly willing to give it a shot! Your recipe looks delish and totally doable. Thanks! 🙂
Jessi
Homemade alfredo is a staple in our house. Don’t typically use cream cheese in it, so this will be a fun twist to try.
Jennifer Wilson
I’ve made homemade Alfredo sauce, but never like this- I need to give it a try, this sounds silkier and richer than my recipe.
Michelle Stagg
I’ve never made homemade Alfredo sauce before. I bet it’s so delicious.
Clark Bearden
I have never made homemade Alfredo sauce, but after reading this recipe – I will be! Yummy! Thank you!
Marti
Yes. My daughter had friends from school to work on a project and she wanted me to make Alfredo. I was hesitant but it turned out all right! Since it was a long time ago, and I have no idea what happened to the recipe, I am VERY happy to have yours so I can try it again!
Tiffany Garcia
Sadly I always use jarred alfredo, but just printed this off to put on my menu for next week. Tonight your Creamy beef and shells is on the menu and my husband is elated. His Eagles play tonight. He’s commented twice now on how excited he is for dinner and his game – ha! Love your recipes and can’t wait to try your alfredo – thank you!
Shawn
That’s so awesome! Thanks for sharing Tiffany!
Ashley Bush
I use this recipe every time I make alfredo! So simple and easy for those busy nights! Bonus: My kids love it too!
Tracy
Hi, I’ve made alfredo many times…. simple and always delicious. I recently came across a recipe that doesn’t call for the cream cheese and I actually think I like it better. Your recipe is very similar to how I usually make this dish. Thank you for sharing your love of cooking.
Michelle King
I have never made my own Alfredo sauce before, but your recipe seems simple enough that I’m going to have to try!
Lois Lemkay
I usually buy alfredo sauce in a jar. I am not good at making sauces like this.
Bonnie Davis
I’ve made Alfredo sauce a few times but not with cream cheese. This looks amazing! I’m giving it a try soon.
Michelle O
Yes! I’ve made it several times for my youngest son, all fresh ingredients!! ♡♡♡
Laura
I have made my own alfredo sauce before, but yours looks excellent!
Hannah Ceremuga
Homemade alfredo sauce is always the way to go and this recipe is by far my favorite! Once you make this sauce, you won’t buy a jar at the store again.