Chicken Alfredo Pasta

This Chicken Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate creamy comfort food, combining tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Seasoned chicken breast is pan-seared until golden and juicy, then tossed with al dente pasta in a decadent sauce made from butter, garlic, heavy cream, and plenty of Parmesan. A dash of reserved pasta water brings it all together into a silky, cheesy masterpiece. It’s indulgent, easy to make, and guaranteed to become a household favorite.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4 bowls

Calories: 1,058 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 pound - pasta
2 - chicken breasts
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ teaspoon - dried basil
½ teaspoon - paprika
2 tablespoon - olive oil
6 tablespoon - butter
4 cloves - garlic
2 cup - heavy cream
1 cup - Parmesan cheese
½ cup - reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with the same seasoning blend used for the chicken.
Add the cooked pasta, chicken, Parmesan cheese, and a dash of reserved pasta water to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Add more Parmesan cheese as needed and mix until everything is creamy and well-coated.
Serve hot and enjoy.