Creamy Alfredo pasta loaded with juicy chicken, savory mushrooms, garlic, and rich Parmesan sauce — the ultimate comforting homemade pasta dinner 😍
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken
2 chicken breasts, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper to taste
🍄 Alfredo Pasta
12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice 🍝
2 cups mushrooms, sliced 🍄
4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
3 tbsp butter 🧈
2 cups heavy cream
1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
½ cup pasta water (if needed)
🌿 Garnish
Fresh parsley
Extra Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken
Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and juicy. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté the Mushrooms
In the same skillet, melt butter and cook mushrooms until browned and tender.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce
Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until smooth and creamy.
5️⃣ Combine Everything
Add cooked pasta and chicken into the Alfredo sauce. Toss until fully coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed for a silkier sauce.
6️⃣ Serve
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and creamy.
✨ Tips
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce 🧀
Add spinach or broccoli for extra veggies 🥦
Don’t boil the sauce after adding cheese to keep it creamy