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Chicken
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Classic Chicken Alfredo
Recipe by
Christo Lochenberg
Published 10 November 2025
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Ingredients
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- 450g Fettuccine pasta
- 450g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2.5cm pieces
- 30ml (2 tablespoons) Olive oil
- 250ml (1 cup) Fresh cream (full fat)
- 125g (1/2 cup) Unsalted butter
- 100g (1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, crushed or minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 30ml (2 tablespoons) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
About This Recipe
A rich and creamy pasta dish that's a quick weeknight favorite. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This version is simple and comes together in about 30 minutes.
Preparation Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta is cooking, season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding the reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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