Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Make this creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal with the family or for a romantic dinner with your partner! Pair the pan-seared chicken breast with a creamy homemade alfredo sauce and you’ll have your dinner guests raving. 

Chicken Fettucine Alfredo: A Comforting Weeknight Dinner!

I love pasta- and so does my family. We are really into having Italian dinners like this chicken fettuccine alfredo or classic meat lasagna. It’s become one of our weekly traditions! I just love that, as a family, we have started making our own just like I did when I was a kid.

Not only is this fettuccine alfredo recipe super easy to make on a busy weeknight, but it’s also versatile enough for me to change it up so my family doesn’t get bored. For instance, I like to throw in a veggie (broccoli is our favorite, just double the sauce) or two or bake some bacon and sprinkle it over the top for a salty crunch (more on that later!).

Sometimes, I like to surprise my husband with a night in and have a romantic dinner with just the two of us. This is one of his favorite meals. This pasta dish paired with some warm toasted garlic bread= the perfect indoor date night!

Ingredients Needed To Make Fettucine Alfredo With Chicken

To make this pasta dish, here is the list of ingredients you will need:

• Chicken Breasts: For this recipe, I use cooked chicken breasts, but you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
• Fettucine: Cook the pasta according to the box. If you want to use fresh pasta, make sure to follow the package’s instructions as it doesn’t take as long to cook as dried pasta.
• Lemon: The lemon helps give the chicken some needed acidity to break up the sauce’s richness.
• Spices For Chicken: I used garlic powder, salt, and pepper. For some added spice, add a few dashes of cayenne pepper or paprika.
• Olive Oil: If you don’t like olive oil, swap it out for some vegetable or avocado oil. You only need a little bit to cook the chicken and start the base for the alfredo sauce.
• Butter And Heavy Whipping Cream: These two ingredients are used as the base for the alfredo sauce! Make sure to buy heavy whipping over regular whipping cream because you want that full fat to get that rich creaminess from the sauce.
• Chicken Broth: Using chicken broth helps thin out the sauce, so it isn’t so thick. It also helps intensify the chicken flavor throughout the dish.
• Cheese: For the alfredo sauce, I added cream cheese cut up into small chunks and freshly grated parmesan to get that creamy, cheesy flavor we all love!
• Spices For Alfredo Sauce: I used dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

What To Serve With Chicken Fettucine Alfredo

Whenever I make this chicken alfredo recipe, I ALWAYS make some warm and toasted garlic bread. How can you eat pasta without garlic bread? I can’t!

To sneak in some veggies and get my kids to eat something green without any complaints, I like to make chicken fettuccine alfredo with broccoli. When I make it with broccoli, I will blanch it for a few minutes and directly add it to the alfredo sauce, while other times, I will roast the broccoli in the oven for some added crunch. I also double the sauce when I add a veggie to make sure I have enough to coat everything!

You can also serve this fettuccine alfredo with some:

• Sauteed asparagus with lemon
• Your favorite side salad, like this Easy Caesar Salad

Or choose a less-heavy pasta dish in the summer, like my Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Fettucine Alfredo Recipe

Whenever I share this recipe, I get some of the same questions. Here are the most popular ones that people ask!

If you have a question that isn’t listed here, please leave them in the comments and I’ll answer them as soon as I possibly can.

What other kind of pasta can I use to make chicken alfredo?

For this recipe, I stuck with the classic fettuccine pasta because it’s the best (in my opinion)! The noodles hold the sauce and flavors perfectly.

If you are looking for other pasta options besides fettuccine, I would look at:

• Linguine
• Spaghetti
• Pappardelle

I don’t recommend angel hair as it’s too thin to hold up in this pasta dish.

Can I use a jarred alfredo sauce?

Yes, you can. I’ll admit- I am guilty of sometimes using a jarred sauce instead of making this whole recipe from scratch because I simply just don’t have enough time in the day. However, I do my best to make it from scratch because it really does taste better!

If you decide to use a jarred alfredo sauce, I would recommend one that has roasted garlic or four kinds of cheese for some extra flavor and creaminess.

Can I swap out the chicken for another kind of protein?

Absolutely! I grew up eating chicken because it was affordable and the whole family loved it. But, I’ve swapped the chicken out for shrimp before and it was delicious!

You could also completely omit the chicken and make this fettuccine alfredo vegetarian or as a side dish.

More Grandma-Approved Recipes to Try

If you enjoyed this recipe for chicken fettuccine alfredo, take a look at some of these other yummy recipes:

• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
• Bisquick Sausage Balls With Cheese
• Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
• Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole
• Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
• Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Salad

Are you excited to try this recipe for chicken fettuccine alfredo at home? If so, let me know! I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below!