Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo (Better Than Olive Garden!)

📝 Description

Skip the restaurant and make this mouth-watering Chicken Alfredo at home! This recipe features perfectly seasoned, golden-brown chicken breast over tender penne pasta smothered in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan sauce. It’s the ultimate 20-minute dinner that will have your family begging for more.

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 large Chicken breasts (sliced into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil

For the Pasta & Sauce:

• 12 oz (340g) Penne pasta
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (optional, for depth)
• Fresh parsley (finely chopped for garnish)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta: Boil the penne in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Sear the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 mins). Remove and keep warm.
3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Simmer: Whisk in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
5. Add Cheese: Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with a pinch of nutmeg and salt if needed.
6. Combine: Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated. Top with the seared chicken pieces.
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.