Description
Creamy, comforting, and quick to make, this Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Sundried Tomatoes is the ultimate weeknight dinner idea that feels like a restaurant-quality meal. Rich Alfredo sauce wraps around tender fettuccine noodles, savory chicken, and sweet-tart sundried tomatoes for a perfect bite every time. Whether you’re looking for a cozy easy dinner, a quick lunch, or indulgent food ideas that still come together fast, this dish checks every box. With a prep time under 30 minutes and bold flavors in every forkful, it’s one of those go-to pasta meals you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup reserved pasta water (optional)
1/3 cup sundried tomatoes (drained and sliced)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until smooth.
5. Stir in sundried tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
6. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat with sauce.
7. Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat with sauce. Add pasta water if needed to thin.
8. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and basil. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream and cheese to avoid sauce separation.
Sear the chicken in batches for better browning and flavor.
Add pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency without thinning flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, Alfredo recipe, chicken Alfredo, fettuccine, sundried tomatoes, comfort food