Homemade Chicken Fettuccine

When you are craving a comforting, restaurant-quality meal on a busy weeknight, this fettuccine Alfredo variation is the perfect solution. Requiring only 10 minutes of prep time and utilizing simple, everyday ingredients, this incredibly satisfying chicken and mushroom pasta dish comes together from start to finish in under 30 minutes.

The Science of a Flourless Sauce

What makes this particular recipe unique is that it completely skips the traditional roux (a mixture of butter and flour) typically used to thicken heavy sauces. Instead, it relies on the natural reduction of the heavy cream. By simmering the cream uncovered in the hot skillet with the chicken and mushrooms, the water content slowly evaporates. This concentrates the butterfat and natural proteins, naturally thickening the sauce into a rich, velvety consistency.

Finishing with Parmesan

To complete the emulsion and add a punch of savory umami, the recipe calls for freshly grated Parmesan cheese to be stirred in right at the end. Adding the cheese once the cream has already reached your desired thickness ensures it melts smoothly without clumping or breaking the sauce, resulting in a beautifully glossy finish that clings perfectly to every noodle.

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Homemade Chicken Fettuccine

Recipe by RecipesVilla

Servings

5

servings

Prep time

12

minutes

Cooking time

21

minutes

Calories

380

kcal

Ingredients

• The Base & Protein:

• 8 ounces fettuccini pasta

• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks

• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

• 2 tablespoons butter

• The Flourless Sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

• Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook it until it is perfectly al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta well and set it aside.
• Sauté the Chicken and Veggies: Meanwhile, heat the 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chunks of chicken breast and the sliced mushrooms. Cook until the chicken is browned on the outside and cooked completely through.
• Season: Season the chicken and mushroom mixture evenly with the 1 teaspoon of garlic salt and the 1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
• Reduce the Cream: Pour the 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream directly into the skillet. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the cream naturally reduces and becomes thick and luxurious.
• Finish the Sauce: Once the cream reaches your desired consistency, stir in the 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until it is smoothly melted.
• Serve: Serve the hot, creamy chicken and mushroom sauce immediately over the drained fettuccine noodles!

Notes

• Flavor Boost: While the garlic salt adds great flavor, several home cooks highly recommend adding a clove or two of fresh minced garlic to the skillet while sautéing the mushrooms for an even brighter, punchier taste.
• Seafood Variation: You can easily transform this into a decadent Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo! Simply substitute the chicken breasts with 1 package of imitation crabmeat and 1 small bag of frozen, cooked salad shrimp (thawed).