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Easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
15
min active
·
4
servings
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25
min total
Creamy Alfredo pasta with tender chicken that feels indulgent and comes together in 30 minutes.
Avo's Tip
Add cheese off heat to keep sauce smooth.
No heavy cream? Half-and-half (slightly less rich) or evaporated milk both work.
No fettuccine? Any wide pasta works — pappardelle, linguine, or tagliatelle.
Short on time? Shredded rotisserie chicken stirred in at the end skips the sear entirely.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes, it works perfectly.
Why is my sauce grainy?
Heat was too high.
Can I lighten the sauce?
Use half-and-half.
Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store in container up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat gently in the microwave add a dash of water to prevent dry pasta.
Why It Works
A simple sauce and cooked chicken make this fast and foolproof.
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Ingredients
1
2 cups cooked chicken
2
2 cloves garlic
3
1 cup cream
4
1/2 cup parmesan
5
12 oz fettuccine
Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
2
While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3
Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
4
Stir in the Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add the cooked chicken and heat through for 2 minutes.
5
Add the drained pasta and toss to coat, adding splashes of reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.
Quick Fixes
Sauce too thick: Add pasta water a splash at a time and toss over low heat until it loosens to a creamy consistency.
Sauce breaking or greasy: Don't boil after adding cream and cheese — keep it at a gentle simmer and stir constantly.
ingrediENTS
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1
2 cups cooked chicken
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2
2 cloves garlic
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3
1 cup cream
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4
1/2 cup parmesan
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5
12 oz fettuccine
instructions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
2
While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3
Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
4
Stir in the Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add the cooked chicken and heat through for 2 minutes.
5
Add the drained pasta and toss to coat, adding splashes of reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.
High comfort. Low effort. Designed for real weeknights.
RECIPE
Easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
15
min active
·
25
min total
·
4
servings
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