Chicken Alfredo Pasta

This Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and satisfying classic made easy at home. Tender, seasoned chicken is seared to perfection and served over al dente pasta tossed in a rich Alfredo sauce made with garlic, butter, cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and extra cheese, this dish is a crowd-pleaser perfect for weeknights or special occasions alike.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 2 plates

Calories: 1,487 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ 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
1 tablespoon - olive oil
6 tablespoon - unsalted butter
3 cloves - garlic
1 ½ cup - heavy cream
2 tablespoon - cream cheese
1 cup - Parmesan cheese
⅛ - Fresh parsley
¼ cup - reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and paprika.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add seasoned chicken and cook, covered, until fully cooked through and golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with the same seasoning blend used on the chicken.
Stir in cream cheese and whisk until smooth. Add grated Parmesan and stir until melted and creamy.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Mix until evenly coated.
Slice the cooked chicken and place on top of the pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve warm.