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Creamy Alfredo Chicken (No Pasta)

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Tender golden chicken simmered in a rich garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce. This easy no pasta chicken Alfredo is creamy, cozy, and made in one skillet with simple ingredients.
Creamy Alfredo Chicken with golden seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

For Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Alfredo Sauce

  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If the chicken breasts are very thick, slice them horizontally into thinner cutlets.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with the spice mixture.
  • Add the flour to a shallow plate. Lightly coat each piece of chicken in flour and shake off the excess.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides and fully cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for thin cutlets. Cook thicker pieces 3 to 4 minutes longer if needed.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate, leaving the butter and browned bits in the skillet.
  • Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen the browned bits. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently for a few minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in Italian seasonin and the Parmesan cheese until the Alfredo sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Keep on low heat for about 3 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through and coated in sauce.
  • Finish with fresh parsley and lemon juice, if using. Serve warm with rice, mashed potatoes, vegetables, pasta, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest Alfredo sauce. Pre-shredded Parmesan does not melt as well and can make the sauce grainy.
  • Keep the heat low after adding the Parmesan. Alfredo sauce is best with gentle heat.
  • If the sauce gets too thick, add a small splash of chicken broth to loosen it before serving.
  • This recipe is made without pasta, but you can serve it over fettuccine, rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Creamy Alfredo Chicken with golden seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
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