Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe – Italian-American Restaurant Style
This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is my Italian-American restaurant recipe made with tender chicken, fettuccine, and a rich, creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce. It comes together in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner that tastes like a restaurant favorite.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and the Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. If the sauce is too thick, stir in the reserved pasta water a little at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the drained pasta and toss until evenly coated in the Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, fresh basil if desired, and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.Add steamed broccoli, spinach, or sautéed mushrooms for extra vegetables.Serve with garlic bread and a crisp Caesar salad for a complete Italian-inspired meal.