Easy Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1 lb fettuccine pasta
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

2. 2

   Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp butter until golden and cooked through, 6–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2 minutes. Whisk in parmesan until smooth.

5. 5

   Return pasta and chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat. Loosen with pasta water if needed.

6. 6

   Top with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve immediately.