Best 8 Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the classic Italian dish, Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of Alfredo sauce with succulent chicken and the delicate texture of fettuccine pasta. This delectable dish is perfect for a special occasion or an indulgent meal. Our recipe guide offers three variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs: the classic Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, a creamy and flavorful delight; the Lightened Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, a healthier version with reduced calories and fat, perfect for those watching their waistline; and the Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, a plant-based alternative that doesn't compromise on taste or texture. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring culinary success for home cooks of all skill levels.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fettuccine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons salted butter
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Dredge in the flour and shake off the excess. Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the butter melts. Carefully place the dredged chicken into pan. Add the grated garlic. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Pour the cream into the same pan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan. Add the pasta to the mixture and toss to combine. Add the cooked chicken and gently toss. Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINI ALFREDO



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This is a family favorite. A creamy, cheesy Alfredo dish, great with a salad and garlic bread.

Provided by Emily

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
6 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 pound fettuccini pasta
1 onion, diced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground white pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat combine chicken, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Saute onion, 2 cloves garlic, and mushrooms until onions are transparent. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Slowly add milk and half-and-half, stirring until smooth and creamy. Stir in Parmesan and Colby-Monterey Jack cheeses; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in chicken mixture, tomatoes and sour cream. Serve over cooked fettuccini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 1385.9 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN



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Creamy sauce, succulent chicken, perfectly al dente pasta, a sprinkle of fresh herbs . . . all that's missing is the waiter and the check.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound fettuccine, uncooked
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 ¼ cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons flour
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet. Mix broth and flour in same skillet. Stir in Neufchatel, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, garlic powder and pepper; cook 2 min. or until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly with whisk. Stir in chicken.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 552 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE



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This classic Italian dish includes fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan cheese, and it's quick and easy to make. U.S. versions of the dish may include chicken or shrimp. Whatever your choice, with three simple steps in our chicken alfredo recipe, you'll have a hearty dinner on the table in no time!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound chicken
Coarse salt
Ground white pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 pound fettucine

Steps:

  • Cut chicken in strips. Season with salt and white pepper and saute in butter. Meanwhile in a separate pot, simmer garlic cloves in cream for 10 minutes.
  • Pour cream into pan with chicken, removing garlic cloves. Stir in Parmesan. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Toss pasta with sauce and serve with extra Parmesan.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This chicken fettuccine Alfredo is very creamy and tasty. You'll be surprised it's so low-fat. A filling dish, this recipe mixes tender chunks of chicken with peas, noodles and a smooth sauce. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in , a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add the garlic, salt and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended., Gradually add the half-and-half, peas and cheese. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain fettuccine; toss with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH BACON



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"This is a family-favorite recipe, and one of the best things about it is that you only need two pans. My son does the dishes, so the less for him to clean, the happier he is!" Sandy Schmitzer - Swartz Creek, MI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1-2 tablespoons drippings. , Saute chicken in drippings until no longer pink. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, cheese, paprika and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. Stir in reserved bacon. , Drain fettuccine; place in a serving bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss to coat. Garnish with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This is an amazing take on fettuccine Alfredo! There is no doubt that you will love this recipe and keep coming back to use it!

Provided by britt.88

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground thyme
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
1 ½ cups frozen peas

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a separate pot over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion in the oil until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes, adding 1/4 cup water if it starts to burn. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add butter and let melt, about 1 minute.
  • Cook flour in the hot butter for about 2 minutes. Stir in basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Pour in milk and turn heat up to medium, continually stirring. Cook until sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes; reduce heat to low, making sure it does not boil. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Stir in chicken and peas and heat through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Drain water from cooked pasta and transfer pasta into the sauce; stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.5 calories, Carbohydrate 106.6 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 17.6 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 196.8 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN



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Creamy sauce, succulent chicken, perfectly al dente pasta, a sprinkle of fresh herbs...all that's missing is the waiter and the check.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
4 tsp. flour
1-1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 7 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet. Mix flour and broth in same skillet with whisk. Stir in Neufchatel, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, garlic powder and pepper; cook 2 min. or until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

Tips for Perfect Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken:

    Choose the right pasta: Fettuccine is the traditional pasta for this dish, but you can also use other long, flat noodles such as linguine or tagliatelle. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, organic chicken, and use a good quality Parmesan cheese. Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Make the sauce creamy and rich: Use a combination of butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese to create a rich and creamy sauce. Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste. Add vegetables for a healthier twist: If you want to add some vegetables to your fettuccine Alfredo, try broccoli, peas, or asparagus. Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or chives add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken is a classic pasta dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion dish, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken is a great choice. So next time you're in the mood for pasta, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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