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Weeknight Fast Chicken Alfredo

A quick, creamy chicken Alfredo that comes together in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1-2 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz cream cheese one block
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 box fettuccine noodles prepared according to package instructions

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and keep warm.
  • While the pasta starts, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Add 1 tbsp minced garlic and 1 tsp dried thyme to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken breast pieces to the pan, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5–8 minutes depending on piece size; transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the 8 oz cream cheese, 1 stick butter, 1 cup Parmesan, and 1 cup whole milk. Stir continuously until the cheeses and butter melt and the sauce begins to bubble, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and stir the cooked chicken into the sauce until evenly coated.
  • Plate portions of the cooked fettuccine and spoon the chicken Alfredo sauce over each serving. Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large frying pan or skillet
  • Medium Saucepan
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Tongs or slotted spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Notes

  • Cut chicken into equal bite-size pieces for even cooking.