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Creamy Chicken Alfredo for Two

A rich and creamy Alfredo pasta dish, perfect for a cozy dinner for two.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to thin the sauce.
  • Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce until evenly coated.
  • Plate pasta, top with chicken strips, and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.