Easiest-Ever Chicken Alfredo

Name: Easiest-Ever Chicken Alfredo
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb. fettuccine; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 lb. boneless chicken tenderloins; 3 tbsp. butter; 1 1/2 c. heavy cream; 4 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1 cup), plus more for garnish; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Switch up pasta night with this super-easy homemade sauce.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Oct 18, 2021

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Ian Palmer

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Whether you're looking for something elegant-but-simple for a dinner date, trying to switch up pasta night, or just want to do something different with the chicken in the fridge, this tried-and-true recipe is the one for you.

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Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. fettuccine
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. boneless chicken tenderloins
3 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1 cup), plus more for garnish
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine to al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water before draining.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and shred with 2 forks; reserve skillet.
3. Step 3Melt butter in reserved skillet over medium heat. Add cream and stir until mixture begins bubble and thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cheese and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Remove from heat, add pasta and chicken and stir until coated. (If necessary, add cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin the sauce and help it coat.) Garnish with chives and cheese and serve immediately .