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This Easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a one-pot wonder that takes just 30 minutes to make! Simply cook the noodles in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce and then toss in some rotisserie chicken and you’re done!
Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
If you are looking for a super easy, incredibly delicious meal, this Chicken Alfredo Recipe fits the bill! Cooked in one pot in under 30 minutes, it is the perfect busy weeknight meal. The creamy homemade Alfredo sauce is ridiculously easy to make from scratch and tastes incredible.
A couple of things to note about this Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe:
- You will actually cook the noodles in the sauce! I’ve experiemented with a lot of ways to make alfredo and this method is the absolute best! It makes it a one pot dish, it basically eliminates prep time, it speeds up the cooking process AND it makes clean up a breeze. (You’re welcome). But the main selling point for cooking the noodles + sauce together is that it allows the noodles to absorb some of the sauce. Which gives you a saucey fettuccine alfredo that is bursting with flavor. It’s almost too good to be true.
- I always use rotisserie chicken. You can for sure opt to cook chicken on your own. But I LOVE to use rotisserie chicken to cut down on cooking time and to make it an unbelievably easy weeknight meal. Need more convincing? Rotisserie chicken is affordable and seriously juicy.
Ingredients in Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic creamy, cheesy, garlicky pasta dish made with just a few ingredients.
- Rotisserie Chicken – I love using rotisserie chicken because it is pre-cooked (read: so easy) and really juicy. Feel free to use other cooked chicken, if you prefer! Just make sure to cook it before beginning this recipe.
- Chicken Broth – This makes up part of the creamy, cheesy sauce.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – This is also known as heavy cream! And it is the mainstay of this recipe, giving you the creamy/dreamy sauce you’re after. This cannot be substituted with other milk products because they will curdle while boiling!
- Garlic – You can use garlic cloves, garlic powder, or fresh or dried minced garlic. Pick your favorite and you’re good to go!
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Dry Fettuccine Pasta
- Parmesan Cheese – Okay, here’s the deal: it is worth it to shred your own parmesan cheese instead of purchasing the pre-shredded kind for this recipe. The pre-shredded cheese does not melt as well into the creamy sauce, but it will still taste good so you do you.
Elevating Your Alfredo
Listen, this chicken fettuccine alfredo needs no assistance to be uber yummy. But if you’re looking to spruce up the pasta dish, here are a few ideas:
- Swap the chicken for a different type of protein like shrimp!
- Add in some veggies like broccoli, peas, or chopped spinach.
- Give it a dash of parsley, red pepper flakes, thyme, cloves, or even fresh basil to make it your own.
- If you’re really fancy, you can mix in some other types of cheese to accompany the parmesan. Romano, asiago, or cream cheese would be a good place to start.
- And finally, bacon. Or pancetta. Or both. It’s so good!
How to Make Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
It’s kind of ridiculous how easy this recipe is! I recommend a quick read-through before starting to make it easy-peasy.
- Begin by dicing the rotisserie chicken (or other cooked chicken) and setting it aside.
- In a large pot or skillet, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir and then add the pasta to the pan.
- Cover and heat on high until the liquid starts to boil. Once it is boiling reduce the heat to medium so it is simmering.
- Once the liquid is simmering, you will remove the lid partially, setting it on the back part of the pan to half cover the pot. This will allow some of the steam to escape while keeping most of the condensation in.
- Allow the mixture to simmer until the pasta is al dente. This will take about 10-15 minutes. The liquid will be very thin at this point.
- When the noodles are cooked al dente, remove from heat and slowly add in the parmesan cheese, using tongs to gently twirl the pasta while the cheese melts and thickens the sauce.
- Add in the pieces of cooked chicken and serve with some fresh parsley, if desired.
Note: The sauce will thicken quite a bit as the dish cools. Enjoy!
How to Cook Chicken for Alfredo
If you don’t want to use rotisserie chicken in this recipe, you can definitely cook your own chicken. Here’s my favorite way:
- Season raw chicken with a simple blend of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Then, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, with the internal temperature reading 165° F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- The cooked chicken can then be added into this recipe as a replacement for the rotisserie chicken.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Alfredo
Store any leftover fettuccine in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to eat, reheat in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between. When it is heated through, add a splash of milk to bring the sauce back together and enjoy!
If you’re planning to reheat a large amount of chicken alfredo pasta, you can also use the oven. Place in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake covered at 350° for about 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160°. You may need to add a splash of milk to bring the sauce back together and make it creamy again.
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Recipe FAQs
Alfredo always has a garlic creamy sauce and chicken fettuccine can have any type of sauce.
The cream and cheese in the alfredo sauce are what give chicken alfredo its thick, creamy texture. As the cheese melts and combines with the cream, it creates a smooth and velvety sauce that clings to the pasta and chicken. The sauce can also be thickened further by cooking it over low heat and stirring constantly until it reaches the desired consistency.
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Easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 16 oz (1 package) dry fettuccine noodles
- 2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken (or other pre-cooked chicken)
Instructions
- In a very large skillet or pot add the broth, heavy whipping cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the fettuccine noodles to the pot. The pasta should be completley covered.
- Turn the burner on to high and cover with a lid until brought to a rolling boil.
- Partially uncover the the pot while leaving the majority covered to prevent the liquid bubbling up and spilling over. Turn the heat down to medium.
- Boil for 10-15 mintues or until the pasta is al dente.
- Turn off heat. Add in the parmesan cheese. Use tongs to gently twirl the pasta while the cheese melts and thickens the sauce.
- Stir in the diced, cooked chicken.
- Serve immediatly.
So easy and so yummy! My whole family loved it and is now a staple in our house!!
This was so easy and so delicious!!! So glad I watched one or your reels on fb!!
I teach Family and Consumer Sciences and was looking for a quick and simple Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe to do with my 50-minute classes. This exceeded my expectations and will become a regular part of my yearly lab schedule.
The best chicken alfredo recipe I’ve found. Yummy!
My very finicky family loved this recipe! It was delicious and so simple. Reheating in the oven with some extra cream and milk is a must as the microwave separates the sauce.
Thank you for sharing this tip!
My finicky family loved this recipe. It’s so simple and easy to prepare! Reheating in the oven with some extra cream and milk is a must as the microwave separates the sauce. Wonderful recipe for busy families who like trying something different in their weekly meals!
Instead of rotisserie chicken, I cooked chicken thighs in my Airfryer. I followed the recipe to the T and it turned out amazing. It was a hit with my family. Super easy and super delicious, just the way I like it. Thank you so much! Hugs.
Very good!! Recommend 10/10