Making comfort food doesn’t have to take hours. You can prepare your favorite hearty foods in only thirty minutes with a few easy tweaks. This is a quick version of a traditional favorite, creamy chicken Alfredo, that will still be delicious without requiring a lot of cooking time.
Quick and Creamy Chicken Alfredo
A traditional comfort food that is rich, creamy, and immensely gratifying is chicken Alfredo. With this 30-minute version, you’ll receive the same mouthwatering flavors in half the time required by traditional recipes, which frequently rely for slow simmering and careful attention to sauces.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving about a cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine the Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Divide the pasta into plates, top with sliced chicken, and garnish with fresh parsley.