Description
Rich, creamy, and packed with comforting flavor — this Chicken Mushroom Alfredo is the ultimate easy dinner recipe that transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent meal. Tender chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms, and fettuccine noodles are all wrapped up in a velvety Parmesan Alfredo sauce. It’s perfect for cozy nights, quick dinner ideas, or when you’re craving a satisfying, hearty pasta. With just one pan and pantry staples, you’ll have a restaurant-quality dish on the table in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a comforting weeknight dinner, a recipe to impress, or delicious food ideas for pasta lovers, this one hits every note. The aroma of garlic, the golden sear on juicy chicken, and the earthy mushrooms in that luscious sauce will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 more minutes.
- Lower the heat and add butter. Once melted, stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and nutmeg (if using). Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add fettuccine. Toss to coat everything in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner