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Chicken Alfredo for Two Easy Recipe with Simple Ingredients for Busy Weeknights

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A quick and creamy chicken alfredo recipe designed for two people, perfect for busy weeknights with simple, straightforward ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10 oz / 280g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (43g)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (75g)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 6 oz fettuccine or linguine (170g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: red pepper flakes
  • Optional: mushrooms or spinach

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain the pasta. Toss it with 1 tablespoon olive oil to keep it from sticking. Set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken from pan, let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken. Let the cream warm for 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
  4. Lower heat to medium-low. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen it to your desired consistency.
  5. Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken back to the skillet. Gently toss everything together so the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce and chicken is evenly distributed.
  6. Divide between two plates, sprinkle with fresh parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices. Use freshly grated Parmesan for smooth sauce texture. Cook garlic just until fragrant to avoid bitterness. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Avoid overcooking pasta; al dente is best. Customize with mushrooms, spinach, or shrimp as desired. Reheat leftovers gently on stovetop with added cream to maintain sauce texture.

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Keywords: chicken alfredo, easy dinner, creamy pasta, weeknight meal, simple ingredients, quick recipe, chicken pasta

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