Chicken Alfredo fettuccine recipe for four
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This creamy pasta dinner serves four. It uses freshly grated Parmesan and a skillet sauce, not jarred Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Fettuccine
12 oz
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp
Black pepper
1 tsp
Olive oil
1 tbsp
Unsalted butter
6 tbsp
Garlic cloves
3
Heavy cream
1 1/2 cups
Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups
Fresh parsley
1/4 cup
How to make it
- Cook fettuccine in salted water and reserve one cup of pasta water. 2. Season and sear chicken until cooked through; rest and slice. 3. Melt butter in the skillet and briefly cook garlic. 4. Add cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened. 5. Whisk in Parmesan, then toss in pasta, adding pasta water as needed. 6. Top with sliced chicken, parsley, and black pepper.
Who this list is for
This Chicken Alfredo fettuccine recipe is for home cooks making dinner for a group of four. If you want creamy pasta made from scratch—no jarred sauce—this list is your starting point. It’s for anyone who wants to serve a classic, crowd-pleasing meal with fresh Parmesan and real cream.
How to use this list
Start by checking your pantry and fridge for the basics: fettuccine, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, and unsalted butter. Next, look for fresh ingredients like boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic cloves, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Work through the list in order, gathering and prepping each item before you begin cooking. Grate the Parmesan and chop the parsley ahead of time. Having everything measured and ready makes the cooking process smoother.
Common mistakes
Don’t substitute jarred Alfredo sauce if you want the real flavor—this recipe depends on a skillet-made sauce. Avoid overcooking the chicken; dry chicken will ruin the dish. Skipping fresh Parmesan or using pre-grated cheese can make the sauce gritty. Also, don’t forget to salt your pasta water, or the noodles will taste bland.
What is on this list
You’ll need 12 oz of fettuccine, 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. The sauce comes together with 1 tbsp olive oil, 6 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, and 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese. Fresh parsley (1/4 cup) finishes the dish. Cross off anything you already have so you don’t double up.
Before you start cooking
Before you begin, set out all your ingredients and prep the chicken, cheese, and parsley. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Double-check that you have enough cream and butter for the sauce. Once you start, things move quickly, so prep ahead to avoid scrambling mid-recipe.
FAQ
Who is "Chicken Alfredo fettuccine recipe for four" for?
This Chicken Alfredo fettuccine recipe is for home cooks making dinner for a group of four. If you want creamy pasta made from scratch—no jarred sauce—this list is your starting point. It’s for anyone who wants to serve a classic, crowd-pleasing meal with fresh Parmesan and real cream.
How should I use "Chicken Alfredo fettuccine recipe for four"?
Start by checking your pantry and fridge for the basics: fettuccine, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, and unsalted butter. Next, look for fresh ingredients like boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic cloves, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Work through the list in order, gathering and prepping each item before you begin cooking. Gra…
What should I skip or avoid with "Chicken Alfredo fettuccine recipe for four"?
Don’t substitute jarred Alfredo sauce if you want the real flavor—this recipe depends on a skillet-made sauce. Avoid overcooking the chicken; dry chicken will ruin the dish. Skipping fresh Parmesan or using pre-grated cheese can make the sauce gritty. Also, don’t forget to salt your pasta water, or the noodles will taste bland.
What is on the "Chicken Alfredo fettuccine recipe for four" list?
You’ll need 12 oz of fettuccine, 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. The sauce comes together with 1 tbsp olive oil, 6 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, and 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese. Fresh parsley (1/4 cup) finishes the dish. Cross off anything you already have so you don’t…
What should I know about before you start cooking?
Before you begin, set out all your ingredients and prep the chicken, cheese, and parsley. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Double-check that you have enough cream and butter for the sauce. Once you start, things move quickly, so prep ahead to avoid scrambling mid-recipe.
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