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a single bowl of chicken alfredo topped with chopped parsley and parmesan cheese
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Chicken Alfredo For One

This rich and creamy Chicken Alfredo recipe features homemade alfredo sauce tossed with tender and juicy chicken. An incredibly delicious single serving meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: alfredo chicken, alfredo sauce, chicken alfredo, chicken fettuccine alfredo
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces uncooked fettuccine (2 ⅛ inches in circumference) = 1 cup cooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter -divided
  • 1 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast -cut into 1 inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese -plus more for topping
  • Optional for topping: chopped parsley
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Instructions

  • Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a 2-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add fettuccine, cooking until al dente (about 7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
    Tip: To prevent sticking, lightly toss the noodles with a bit of olive oil or butter.
  • Cook the Chicken: In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for 6 minutes and flipping to brown evenly. Remove chicken to a plate and cover.
  • Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine cream and lemon juice over medium heat. Add butter, stirring until it melts.
  • Simmer the sauce on medium-low heat, stirring until it starts to thicken, about 3 minutes.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, stirring for another 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens more and the cheese melts.
    Tip: Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat until it reduces to about a third, which should take about 8-10 minutes. The sauce thickens as the water in the cream evaporates and the dairy solids concentrate.
  • Assemble: Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing it well with the Alfredo sauce.
  • Serve: Transfer everything to a bowl. Garnish with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley, if you like.

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Notes

  • Preparation Is Key: Take a moment to read the entire recipe before starting. This chicken Alfredo pasta is quick to make, so it’s helpful to read everything and have your ingredients ready.
  • Stir the Sauce Well: Keep stirring the sauce constantly, making sure to reach the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent sticking or burning.
  • Get Creative with Add-Ins: Feel free to include extras like sautéed mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, or herbs like oregano or thyme. If you do, mix them into the sauce before you add the chicken and pasta.
  • Choose Homemade Sauce: Avoid using store-bought sauce. Our homemade Alfredo sauce recipe really makes a difference in flavor and quality.
  • Lighter Sauce Option: While heavy cream is ideal for a rich, creamy sauce, you can use half and half for a lighter version. Just remember, the lower the fat content, the thinner your sauce will be.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1094kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 1341mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2882IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 528mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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