Mom’s Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (VIDEO)
Mom’s creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo has been a family favorite for years. Classic Chicken Alfredo is a feel good comfort food – so creamy but light!
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Mom learned how to make this “Pollo Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo” in culinary school. She made it for us when we were kids and we were crazy about it. Now I make the same alfredo recipe for my family. It’s one of my favorite comfort foods. Watch the video tutorial and learn how to make chicken alfredo.
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
Ingredients for Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo:
We usually use chicken breast but chicken tenders would work well if that is what you have on hand.
Fettuccini is the pasta of choice here but we’ve been known to swap with angel hair or vermicelli. You can use a variety of pastas. P.S. sometimes we sneak in the full pound of pasta when feeding a crowd.
Substitute for Half and Half?
This recipe calls for half and half, but you can substitute with equal parts of milk and heavy whipping cream. The half and half thickens as it simmers and even more as it rests. If you prefer a creamier or thicker sauce, you can use heavy whipping cream instead.
How to Make Chicken Alfredo (Video below):
1. Cook fettuccini in a large pot of salted water (4 qts water with 1 Tbsp salt,) according to package instructions then drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, thinly slice chicken breast into strips and season all over with salt and pepper. In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium/high heat and saute chicken until light golden and cooked through (5 min). Remove chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
3. In the same pan over medium/high, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft (5-7 min), stirring frequently. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
4. Add half-n-half and simmer over medium/high heat 8-10 min, or until just beginning to thicken. Add chicken back to pan, along with 1/4 cup parsley and season sauce to taste (1/2 to 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper).
5. Add cooked pasta and stir to combine. Heat another minute until warmed through then turn off the heat, cover and let pasta rest 10-15 minutes then stir to combine and serve garnished with more parsley.
After the pasta rests, you will have a creamy but light Alfredo sauce that coats the noodles perfectly.
Creamy Pasta Recipes to Try Next:
- Creamy Shrimp Pasta – juicy shrimp in alfredo sauce
- Mushroom and Leek Pasta – this sauce tastes gourmet
- Chicken Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce – easy, excellent dinner idea
- Chicken Tetrazzini – Creamy and scrumptious pasta casserole
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⬇️ Print Friendly Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo:
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast
- 3/4 lbs fettuccine pasta (or angel hair or vermicelli pasta)
- 1 lb white mushrooms thickly sliced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 1/2 cups half and half *
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp sea salt or to taste, plus more for pasta water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 Tbsp butter
Instructions
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Cook fettuccini in a pot of salted water (4 qts water, 1 Tbsp salt,) according to package instructions then drain and set aside.
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Meanwhile, slice chicken into strips and season all over with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium/high heat and sauté chicken until lightly golden and cooked through (5 min). Remove chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
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In the same pan over medium/high, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp of butter. Add onion and sauté 3 min until soft. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft (5-7 min), stirring frequently. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
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Add half-n-half and simmer over medium/high heat 8-10 min, or until beginning to thicken. Add chicken back to the pan, add 1/4 cup parsley and season sauce to taste (1/2 to 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper).
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Add cooked pasta and stir to combine. Heat another minute until warmed through then turn off the heat, cover and let rest 10-15 minutes then stir and serve garnished with parsley.
Recipe Notes
*To substitute half and half, use equal parts of milk and heavy cream. If you prefer a thicker creamier sauce, you can use heavy whipping cream instead.
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This is definitely a feel good chicken fettuccini alfredo. It’s so creamy and satisfying, but light! Since it isn’t heavy-cream based, it fills you up without the guilt 🙂 I can’t even count how many times my Mom made this growing up. I hope this becomes a go-to pasta recipe for you as well!
Do you have a favorite food that you loved growing up and now make as an adult? I want to hear all about it in a comment below! 🙂
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This is by far the best chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe I have ever made. I was a little skeptical about adding onions at first because I’ve never used them in Alfredo sauce, but this dish was fantastic! I did use the heavy whipping cream & added a pinch of nutmeg, but other than that, I followed the recipe as is. This will be the only recipe I use from now on. Thank you!
That is so great to hear, Sophia Thanks for sharing some tips too!
I made this tonight and it was amazing! I did substitute the half and half with heavy whipping cream and milk but definitely a new family favorite in my house!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m so glad you enjoyed that.
Made this tonight for the first time and omg amazing! I’ve made several of your recipes and haven’t had a fail yet! My parents loved it as did I! Another win for Natasha!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Karyn!
You’re welcome! Keep the ge eat recipes coming!
I forgot half & half, so I subbed 1.5 cups of whole milk w 1.5 TBS butter warmed (so it’s mixed), & a cup of shredded parmesan to into the chicken-onion mixture in the end (slowly) & let it simmer on low med heat. Perfect!!! Added pasta on top & it was so delicious!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Soo yummy! I used heavy whipping cream instead of the half and half then thickened it a tiny bit, definitely saving this one! Love your recipes.
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with me Chantel!
How much parmesan cheese should be added and when also what kind do you prefer?
Hi Monica, since it is a lighter sauce (half and half), we serve the finished pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese which melts over the top when served hot.
Hello Natasha! Can I use a Parmesan cheese in this recipe? Usually Alfredo sous is with Parmesan?!!
You sure can.
I made the chicken Alfredo and followed the directions completely but my sauce never thickened and I even used heavy cream for half of it. Do you have any idea as to what went wrong?
Hi Elena, it won’t thicken the same way as a heavy whipping cream sauce as it uses light cream (half and half), but it will thicken up slightly and coat the noodles nicely once the heat is turned off and you let it sit for a few minutes. I hope you love it! Also, be sure you are using half and half and not milk.
I made the chicken Alfredo but my sauce was incredibly liquidity. Any ideas why it didn’t thicken? I followed the recipe directions but I don’t know what went wrong.
Hi Elena, it won’t thicken the same way as a heavy whipping cream sauce as it uses light cream (half and half), but it will thicken up slightly and coat the noodles nicely once the heat is turned off and you let it sit for a few minutes. I hope you love it! Also, be sure you are using half and half and not milk.
Hi Natasha
Your recipes are really my favorite!
Have you ever made this with diced tomatoes or any other veggies? I feel like diced tomatoes would be really good in it!
Thanks for all your recipes!
Hi Katie, I have not tested this with tomato but I bet that could work! This works well with broccoli or spinach added.
i put chopped broccoli and carrot along with the pasta. it tastes
absolutely nice!
Yum! Thank you Mohamad!
I have never heard of Alfredo sauce without parmesan cheese.
Hi Jeff, we add parmesan at the end.
Simple and delicious.
My favorite kind of recipe! Thank you for stopping by!
Can I cook and make my chicken fetticuini dinner and refrigerate for company dinner the next day? if yes, will I have to add anything so it wont be dry? And what temperature and how long? Also, do I need to cover the dish and oil pan so not to stick. Thank you.
Hi Yvonne, We prefer it fresh and I believe it is best that way. But it does reheat well.
Did this tonight and couldn’t be happier with how delish it turned out to be! Thank you so much Natasha for all these great recipes!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Engie!
Natasha, I made this last evening, and it was absolutely delicious! Your recipes never disappoint! I followed your instructions exactly, and I did substitute half milk, half heavy cream as you suggested. There’s just the two of us, and we can’t wait for leftovers today! Thanks again. Happy New Year!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Linda!
Made this tonight for my family and everyone loved it!! Thank you for the recipe!!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Matt!
Hi Natasha’s,
I made this pasta and I loved it and my family too.
I do have a question, may I use penne rigate pasta instead of the spaguetti? I want to try it for Christmas, please let me know soon as I will buy the ingredients. Thank you.
Hi Destine, I haven’t tested that with penne rigate pasta but I imagine that should work! If you experiment please let me know how you like the recipe.
I consider myself a good cook. I like to try new recipes and experiment but…i have never….ever…made alfredo! Can you believe this? I gotta tell ya Natasha, this recipe is legit. So easy and delicious. Me and my sweetie loved it. I would have loved more had i gotten to use mushrooms but he doesnt like em. Thankyou Natasha! Keep on cookin’ and sharin’!
You’re welcome, Shawn! I’m surprised you’ve never tried that also! Thank you for that great review.
Hi Natasha. I’m from Switzerland and I LOVE your recipes. As your Family is also from europe I wanted to ask if you can tell me what I can use instead of half and half (it doesn’t exist here). Lots of love Natascha
Hi Natascha, half and half is the same thing as equal parts of heavy whipping cream and milk. So use 1 3/4 cup of each to make half and half. You could also use heavy cream for the sauce and thin it out to taste with milk.
Sauce never thickened. Half and half just doesnt do it. Adding Parmesan would have added to flavor.
Hi Kathy, it won’t thicken the same way as a heavy whipping cream sauce as it uses light cream (half and half), but it will thicken up slightly and coat the noodles nicely once the heat is turned off and you let it sit for a few minutes. I hope you love it! Also, be sure you are using half and half and not milk.
Delicious! This made a lot more than I thought! Can I freeze some?
To be honest I haven’t tried freezing it but I think it might work. I’d add a little bit more cream or half and half when re-heating to make sure it isn’t dry
Hi Natasha
Thanks so much for your great recipes
I followed this one but the sauce curdled can you please tell me why did everything as the video
Hi Posi, I haven’t had that happen but I’m more than happy to troubleshoot. Was anything including any steps or ingredients altered in this recipe?
Hi Natasha, this recipe looks fabulous, can’t wait to try it! Can you tell me what size of cast iron pot you used for this recipe?
Hi Norma, we used this Staub Braiser here, I hope that helps
Hi Natasha! I enjoyed reading over your recipe and is excited to try it out for my boyfriend! I was just wondering if I can substitute the half and half for a different milk alternative such as almond milk or almond cream? Thank you.
Hi Jenny, I really haven’t tested anything else with this recipe that is dairy free. One of my readers recently mentioned that they use the cream from canned coconut milk to make my zuppa toscana soup recipe creamy without using milk cream, but I haven’t tested that here so it’s hard to recommend it here. The almond milk would not be thick enough on it’s own but it may work if you add 3 Tbsp of flour after the mushrooms are cooked and sauté the mushrooms with the flour for a couple minutes until golden then slowly add about 2 to 2 1/2 cups almond milk and bring to a simmer, whisking until it thickens. I haven’t tried this method myself but I’ve seen it done online. Sorry I can’t be more helpful – that’s my best guess!
Hi Natasha!
I just want to give you an update on making this delicious chicken alfredo with almond milk and it turned out really good!! The only thing is for me is that I would recommend unsweetened almond milk so that it doesn’t bring out any sweet flavours and add more milk to make it more saucey. But otherwise, very good!!
I’m glad you enjoyed that, Jenny! Thank you for sharing that recommendation with us.
I’ve never heard of Alfredo sauce without any kind of cheese! Wouldn’t this be good with some Romano and parmesan?
Hi Janine, you are welcome to add cheese but it does get pretty creamy with out that.
Made this for dinner tonight, first time not incorporating parmesan in the recipe and I have to say it was better. My family absolutely loved it and adding the parmesan at the table worked just fine. Definitely will be on our rotation.
Thanks Natasha!!! Oh, and for dessert, we had your pumpkin cake and it was fantastic! A+
Next time I’ll take pics.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review and feedback, barbara!
Not the best. Definitely didn’t thicken like a normal Alfredo sauce. I also added Parmesan for flavor. It was okay but I’ll probably try a different recipe next time
Hi K, this is a lighter alfredo sauce as it uses half and half or light cream. You can replace it with heavy whipping cream if you prefer a thicker sauce. I would also highly recommend our chicken in lemon cream sauce or our shrimp alfredo both of which have the rich cream sauce you might be looking for.
Hello Natasha, thanks for the delicious recipes, I love your site!
I’m not a mushroom fan. Is there another flavorful substitute? I saw one comment where broccoli was used. Any other suggestions?
Keep sharing the LOVE!
Hi Richard! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes! Thank you for sharing that with us. You are welcome to omit or substitute the mushrooms You are welcome to substitute it with broccoli, peas, etc. Here’s what one of our readers wrote: “This recipe was amazing and super easy for prep and clean up! I substituted the mushrooms with broccoli and I also added a chicken bullion cube while sautéing the chicken in addition to the salt and pepper. Yummy!!! Also, I added about two cups of grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta/sauce mixture while it was still hot. Delicious, loved by all, and we had at least 6 generous servings!”
Made this for dinner tonight, first time not incorporating parmesan in the recipe and I have to say it was better. My family absolutely loved it and adding the parmesan at the table worked just fine. Definitely will be on our rotation.
Thanks Natasha!!! Oh, and for dessert, we had your pumpkin cake and it was fantastic! A+
Next time I’ll take pics.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Barbara!
What measurement of half half? In milk and heavy whip cream?
Half & Half is a 50/50 mix of cream and milk. In this recipe, we used 3 1/2 cups of ‘Half & Half’
Made this last night. Added some parmesan at the end. It was SOOO good. Thanks
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it
Greetings Natasha,
Thank you for sharing your mother’s recipe. It was the first (and last) Alfredo sauce I’ve ever made and has become a major fav! It was very tasty as original recipe but have since expanded with adding fresh grated Parmesan cheese to simmering equal parts half & half with heavy cream, adding different veggies. No doubt a winner for any level cooking experience.
Aww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
Not the greatest not the worst. Definitely Thin, if you want thicker add parmesan cheese during the cooking process. Needed a little more flavor, and top with fresh cut tomatoes to bring it together.
Hi Brett, thank you for your feedback with us!
This is definitely a plate of happiness! I used heavy whipping cream and half and half and the sauce was perfect! Thickened up beautifully. Thank you, Natasha for a wonderful recipe!
That sounds amazing! Thank you for that great feedback, Christina!
It’s not Alfredo sauce without Parmesan. This is a plate of sadness.
Hi Melanie, with a half and half (lighter sauce), the parmesan is more likely to clump up. We serve it over the top here. Also, in all the years we have loved this, we have never experienced sadness while enjoying this.
This is the best!!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Luba!
I love this response Natasha. Both mature and considerate. Not every recipe is everyone’s cup of tea.
cant wait to make this for dinner!
I hope you love it Maddy!
This came out fantastic! It was a huge hit with my teens who are usually very picky with everything I make. This was the first of your recipes I tried. I followed it exactly, but then did add Parmesan cheese at the end. A keeper for sure!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
I’m going to try this, but I’ve never seen an Alfredo Sauce without Parmesan Cheese. Why no Parm?
Hi Lloyd, because this is a lighter sauce, it doesn’t incorporate easily so we always add it as garnish over the finished dish. If you prefer a traditional alfredo sauce, you should try our shrimp alfredo or lemon chicken pasta.
Natasha ,love most of your recipes(my tastes not your fault) but one thing I have never had any training in and struggle with at home (getting better) is pizza dough no matter how i try I can’t get it to roll out without shrinking back so my calzones,pizza rolls pizza,ect. are always miss shaped or leak out ingrediants. any video,suggestions or help for a new fan.
Hi CJ, I have had several requests for pizza dough and it is on my list. Thank you for the suggestion!
Tastes great, o few suggestions for some comments. you can add salt.pepper,garlic onion salt or even paprica to taste if to bland for you. I don’t like mushrooms so just pick out but know most people don’t want to be bothered. those who have kids that don’t like onion or other veggies try green onion added near end when mixed less strong. also peas broccoli,spinach or carrots if they like any of these.i have even used asparagus and snap peas with chicken and shrimp versions.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us CJ.
Thank you for sharing those tips with us CJ!
Excellent! You hit it out of the park again! I just made this for dinner for two (with hubby) and it is so so good. I did everything you directed except I had linguini in the pantry and used it as a sub for fettuccini. Very flavorful, but not rich. Light, but super delicious. We can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow. Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review, Linda!
What is half and half ?
Hi Tricia, It is also known as Half Cream. It is a 50/50 mix of cream and milk.
Your recipes r fantastic…what is half n half ???
Hi Ranea, It is also known Half Cream in Europe. It is a 50% X 50% mix of milk and heavy cream.
Hi Natasha,
Sorry but what is half and half? I am from Malaysia.
Hi Zu, Half and half is also known as Half Cream. It is 50% cream & 50% milk.
Thank you for d reply
Hi Natasha. I’m planning to use half milk and half heavy whipping cream but I only bought whipping cream not heavy whipping cream. Will it be fine if I use it? Thank you.
Hi Leslie, that should still work. Whipping cream has slightly less fat than heavy cream but it will still work well.
This was sooooo good. I think the key is leaving the Fettuinci in the pan covered for about 10 minutes. I followed the directions to the letter only adding frozen peas when I added the chicken. I also put in a tablespoon of lemon juice before I put the lid on. To
those complaining/ whining that the recipe didn’t mention Parmesan cheese? Oh grow up! Doesn’t that addition go without saying? It’s a great recipe, the best chicken fettuccini recipe I ever tried
Thank you so much for sharing that with us Harry!
Love your recipes ,but as someone cooking for a living for over 30 yrs I would like to address some of Harrys points, first no need to be rude while telling others to grow up since technically they are right no cheese is just a white/cream sauce. 2nd about the cheese not everyone is a cook some may be kids ,from other countries or just starting out so being vague which a lot of recipe sites do is going to get questions when all steps(adding cheese on top) are not mentioned.even I ask when cooking stuff not familiar or trying new ways and steps are omitted. I am glad that you do answer when asked especially when not everyone is like me who at home likes to experiment and make things by sight and taste when able.
This was SO needed for a pasta craving. I added a teaspoon of corn starch for a little extra thickness which was great. I also used zucchini noodles and dried them out on paper towels to drain. Don’t cook the zoodles into the pasta. Great recipe.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review Carter!
Can i use cooking cream?
Hi Nuellea, if you are referring to Heavy Whipping cream, that should work.
Love your recipe for the Alfredo sauce, Made my on pasta even made it better, Thsnks
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Garry! Thank you for sharing that!
Loved this dish! Video was very helpful!
I’m so happy to hear that Jasmin! Thank you for sharing that awesome review!
Where is the cheese?
Hi Brian, since it is a lighter sauce (half and half), we serve the finished pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese which melts over the top when served hot.
Amazing ! The whole family loved it !
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing your awesome review with me!
Another 5 star recipe!!! I’m European and you cook like I do… Everthing has garlic and onions 😂😏… Your the only person I use for recipes now. Thank you for all the hard work. God bless.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Sarah!
Fettuccine Alfredo is one of my favorites to eat and it’s been so hard to find a good recipe, but look no further! This recipe is amazing! I did end up using 2 cups of heavy whip cream, grated parmesan cheese, and more noodles (big family) and it tasted delicious!
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Kay! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Loved this recipe! I found adding grated parmesan was the key to making the dish really shine!
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with us.
used all heavy whipping cream and it turned out delicious
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Learning to cook here! And I was excited to make this with a few changes. I’m not a big mushroom fan but did switch it out for some broccoli and it worked like a charm! Sooo delicious thank you! Can you make meat loaf next?
Hi Robin! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe with the broccoli substitution! We have a Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze posted here. I hope you love it!
Do not use onion and adding Parmesan is essential. Otherwise not bad.
Thank you Natasha for another delicious recipe. Made it exactly as the recipe states and it came out perfectly. Heated up nicely as well the next day. Love watching your videos. Everything you create inspires us to try something new ! Have a great weekend !
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
How much grated cheese does it call for? It’s not listed in your ingredients. Not an Al Fredo without the cheese, just a cream sauce.
Hi Deb, There is no cheese in this recipe, you definitely can serve with cheese if you prefer 🙂
Exa Then…. it’s not an Alfredo sauce. Call it something else. “Alfredo Sauce” is with Parm. cheese. Sorry
Ron is correct!
Al·fre·do
/alˈfrādō/
adjective
a sauce for pasta incorporating butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
“fettuccine Alfredo”
yum yum yum. One question, we see you using your Cuisinart counter top burner allot. Is this the CB-30 model and how do you like it? Any issues? I’m thinking of purchasing one. Thankyou
Hi Pete, it’s nice to have an extra burner if you are tight on space on your stove. I still prefer my gas cooktop stove because I have better heat control, but this does the job for easier filming (which is the primary reason why we purchased it). It takes a little bit to warm it up and if you overheat, it cools down slowly so be aware of that but I think it’s the same for all of these little cooktops unless they are induction cooktops.
Hi!
I made this but even after simmering the sauce for so long it just wouldn’t thicken up.. not sure what went wrong!
Hi Celina, it won’t thicken the same way as a heavy whipping cream sauce as it uses light cream (half and half), but it will thicken up slightly and coat the noodles nicely once the heat is turned off and you let it sit for a few minutes. I hope you love it! Also, be sure you are using half and half and not milk.
Its sooooo good. Soooo delicious. I made for my dinner tonight. Thanks Natasha. Bless you!!
You’re so welcome! I’mm happy you enjoyed that!
Hello dear
I adore your cooking and your stunning face inspiration and smile ! Your funny. Anyway will half and half be ok with skimmed milk and double cream? I’m from UK
Hello Andi, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Made it for Valentine’s Day. Really runny, no flavor, and needs cheese to be considered Alfredo. Ordering out tonight. Very disappointed.
Hi Laura, I’m sorry to hear that but I am always happy to help troubleshoot. When using a light cream (half and half), it is important to simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly or it will be too loose and won’t coat the noodles easily.
I made this with a few modifications to make it healthier. I had never made Alfredo sauce before and it turned out great. I didn’t have all the ingredients so I used spinach fettuccine, majority milk, plus half and half and cream. I also added green peas to make it a one dish meal. Very good!!
That sounds lovely, Mary! Thank you for that wonderful review!!!
Does the sauce have to be used immediately? Looking to make it ahead and add chicken later?
Hi Mel, We like it fresh and I believe it is best that way. But it does reheat well.
Some parts are a little vague. Lots of liquid when chicken is cooked. I assume you drain?? Also lot of liquid from sautéed mushrooms. I assume you leave in? Has a good taste but a little on the bland side. Definitely needs some Parmesan and extra pepper. Maybe white pepper.
Hi Kevin, I am always happy to help troubleshoot. It could be bland if there was extra liquid in the pan. Frozen chicken can give off liquid especially if you cook it and it isn’t fully thawed. You would definitely want to thaw first and if you end up with liquid after cooking chicken, drain that before proceeding. Also, with mushrooms, when you sautee – in order to get a browning on the mushrooms, they will release liquid which evaporates and then they will properly brown. Hope that helps and you can add parmesan and season to taste at the end.
Omg Natasha! thanks for taking the time to answer the thing about the chicken. I attempted this recipe twice so far, and both times I was wondering why the pan got so liquidy, and why the mushrooms I cook look nothing like what is shown in your video. I’m going to attempt this again and drain the pan after cooking the chicken! hopefully I see results!
You’re so welcome, David!
Hi Natasha. I’m planning to use half milk and half heavy whipping cream but I only bought whipping cream not heavy whipping cream. Will it be fine if I use it? Thank you.
Hi Leslie, it will not thicken the same as using heavy whipping cream but may still work.
Natasha,
There is no Parmesan or cheese of any kind in this recipe? Just making sure…
Hi Betty! There is no cheese in this recipe, you definitely can serve with cheese if you prefer 🙂
Man, that was good. Followed the recipe exactly, except I didn’t have parsley. Added parmesan. Great!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Hi, I want to make this a few hours ahead of time. Ideas on keeping it tasty until I can serve it?
We like it fresh and I believe it is best that way. But it does reheat well.
5 Stars, undoubtedly. I was a little shocked to see no parmesan in the recipe. When my son tasted it before the parm, he said it was just a bechamel sauce and while good, it wasn’t Alfredo. I added a cup of freshly grated parm and it went from delicious to spectacular. I now have a house full of people talking about how good it is. I had a group of people who aren’t fond of mushrooms and I KNOW it is because they haven’t had a well cooked mushroom. I diced them medium fine and cook them for about an hour over a low light with some butter and olive oil with a splash of soy sauce after 30 minutes.. They become crispy, super concentrated in flavor and amazing as a topper…so EVERY mushroom hater has put THOSE mushrooms on their pasta.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂
Hi natasha
Awesome.
Yumilicious
Extremely tasty.
My kids relished.
Superb
Fantastic
God bless you and your family.
I’m so happy you loved that! Thank you for the great review!
Hi natasha! Just want to ask if you do not have any of the half and half, is it okay to use regular milk? Love u!
HI Mairah, regular milk would not thicken properly. You might be able to adapt the recipe like I did our florentine pasta but substituting straight across would not work.
Awesome dish, just made it and family love it! I double the mushroom and garlic plus sub white to dark meat. Beside that thanks your mom for this amazing dish.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me :).
Hi Natasha
I was wondering about how many people this serves.
Thank you
Hi Sarah! This recipe serves about 8 people!
Hi, It looks like a good recipe. I will try to prepare it and then inform you.
Thanks you for the help.
You’re so welcome!
Natasha, I’m getting ready to make the chicken fettuccine tomorrow. We r a large family and I need to feed 16. I was thinking of just doubling the ingredience. What do u think?
Grandma of 10
Hi Julie, that should work fine but keep in mind you would probably need 2 pans to cook the sauce or it would take a long time for the sauce to thicken up slightly making a double batch. To speed up the process, you could replace some of the half and half with heavy whipping cream.
This recipe was amazing and super easy for prep and clean up! I substituted the mushrooms with broccoli and I also added a chicken bollioun cube while sautéing the chicken in addition to the salt and pepper. Yummy!!! Also, I added about two cups of grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta/sauce mixture while it was still hot. Delicious, loved by all, and we had at least 6 generous servings!
Hi Ella! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for the great review!
Creamy and delicious!! And there’s enough for leftovers. Thank you for another great dinner recipe!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Liza!
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Hi Lisa, margarine should work. There will be a subtle change in taste however. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
thats looks realy good
It is delicious!
Can I use butter for cooking the chicken instead of olive oil? I’m out of olive oil!
Hi Karen, I think you can. Just be sure not to over hear your pan as butter tends to burn faster with it’s lower heat point than oil.
Made this and I failed completely, my kids don’t like onions or any veggies so it was just noodles, and sauce, and chicken, didn’t taste goo 🙁 guess cooking is not my thing, but great job to those who did make it 🙂
Hi Kate, I’m sorry to hear that! You might just try a different recipe since it probably wouldn’t have much flavor with just the noodles and sauce. Don’t give up! 🙂
Never give up, Kate. Cooking is a great way to get the little ones to eat their veggies, but you may have to get creative, finely chop the mushrooms, and if you have to, grate the onion (can’t see much onion, but great flavor, and nutrients).
Yes! Thank you Lee!
Hi Katie, I’m not a fan of onions either, so I dice it up into extremely tiny pieces to get the flavour without having to see myself eating it.
You can try using peas (if they don’t mind it), or adding fresh herbs like thyme in. It’s not an alfredo anymore, but at least there’s a bit more than just one note.
Thank you for your great ideas, Erin!
One of the first meals my fiance ever made me when we were dating was Fettuccine Alfredo. Tomorrow is our one year anniversary and he requested a dinner of Fettuccine Alfredo to celebrate… I had never made it before. So I spent all day today searching for a recipie to try. Landed on this one and decided to give it a try. I made it exactly to the recipie, except I added one cup of finely shredded parmesan cheese before I added the chicken and parsley at the end. It turned out AAMMAAZZIINNGG. My fiance said it’s even better than the one he makes! We both are until we were bursting, and we still have 4 full servings left. I’ll definitely come back to this recipie every time. Thank you!!
That’s so great Dakota! I’m so happy you discovered our blog and found this recipe! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Great recipe!! I didn’t have enough half n half so in place of some of it i mixed some chicken bouillon with corn starch to help thicken it a bit and it came out plenty creamy. Also, next time I will double the garlic.
Anna that’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing that with us!
Made it, and was really good. I just would like to know how to make the alfredo more creamy
If you would like the sauce to be thicker, I would suggest simmering it a little longer. The sauce isn’t as creamy as an alfredo made with heavy whipping cream – it is a lighter sauce but it should still coat the noodles. Cooking the sauce a little longer should help 🙂 also, some of our readers chose to finish it with parmesan cheese for more creamy texture.
Hi Natasha! That looks delicious! (P.S. I saw that your little princess made a cameo appearance in the video. She looks so pretty!)
She sure did! Thank you for noticing! I need to post a recipe cooking with her!
Oh, I would love to see your children help you in the kitchen! I bet both your children are good little helpers. 🙂
Hi Z! Yes they sure are! Thank you! 🙂
Great recipe! Increased the amount of garlic a bit, added fresh peas, and a dash of nutmeg to the sauce. Delicious. Thank you!
You’re so welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
Nutmeg, interesting, now I am thinking if spatzle could be used in place of the pasta? I will have to give this a try a well and will report back with results 🙂
That is an interesting idea! Yes I would love to know!
Thank you for sharing such a simple but delicious recipe!! 😄 I substituted the half and half with milk and heavy cream mixture, and I omitted the mushrooms because I didn’t have them on hand, but it still turned out great! For those who mentioned that the sauce is too runny, try simmering it for a couple minutes longer before adding the chicken and pasta. It worked for me! My husband liked that it has some sauce to it and he couldn’t believe me when I said I didn’t use any cheese in this recipe LOL! This recipe is definitely a keeper 😁 Thanks, Natasha!! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your tips with us Dyana! I’m sure our readers will find this helpful 🙂
whats your next recipe??????????????????????? but for a the record awesome recipe.
Hi Kathy, I just posted it! White Chicken Chili and it’s a winner! 🙂
Natasha dumb question but why are there comments from other months?because you just posted this yesterday??
sorry for asking other than that i love this recipe
Hi Kathy! Great question! 🙂 Every now and then, we will pick one of our favorite old recipes from the archives and add a video to help people discover it. I think we originally posted this one 7 or 8 years ago 🙂
OK thank you for responding so sweet and thoughtful i love the recipe
Ukrainian cooking in high fats. Do you have recipes for healthier eating? Indulgence once in a while but not every recipe.
Yes we have many great Salad and lighter recipes. Feel free to search “Healthy” on our blog 🙂
Hello Natasha, my family doesn’t like mushrooms, is it ok to make the sauce without mushrooms?
Hi Mariana, It won’t quite taste the same, but it can be done without mushrooms.
This sauce is amazing. So easy and so good. I served it with potato gnocchi and chicken, it was great. Thank you for sharing your family favorites with us!!
My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoy the recipe as much as I do. Thanks for sharing your excellent review Kseniya!
Can I use canned mushrooms?
Hi Natalie, fresh mushrooms will provide much richer flavor but if you prefer canned, I think it could still work with well-drained canned mushrooms.
I was very skeptical about this recipe because of the large amount half and half, but I took a risk. It came out great, thick,creamy, very delicious, easy to make. Thanks Natasha. Your recipes are the best.I tried many already.
My pleasure Barbara! I’m happy to hear how much you’re enjoying the recipes. Thanks for following and sharing your great review!
Omg!! Made this, best thing eveeerr! Eating it right now, couldn’t help but say that this is the best thing I have ever made!!
I’m happy to hear how much you love this recipe Anna! Thanks for sharing your excellent review! 🙂
I added about 1/2 cup of Parm Cheese, and used broccoli since i didn’t have mushrooms. Did not quite measuring everything, but it’s a recipe worth using and saving!
I’m glad to hear the recipe was a success! Thanks for sharing!
I used 3 and a half cups of 5% cream because I did not have half and half cream or milk, and it turned out fantastic!
I’m glad the recipe was a success Anisha! Thanks for sharing your review with other readers!
Trying this tonight. Love the blog.
Keep up the good work guys!!
Thanks Scott! Please let me know what you think of the recipe!
This was delicious!!! Not a drop left.
Awesome! I’m so glad you love it! Thanks for sharing April!
Hi, just wondering what would happen if I added 3 1/2 cups of thickened cream instead of half and half.
Hi Sylvia, I think it would be too heavy for the dish. You might try the proportions of our creamy shrimp pasta instead which uses heavy whipping cream. I’m assuming you are referring to heavy whipping cream.
I love this recipe, it works amazing. The only problem I have is sometimes the half and half doesn’t seem to thicken up, and the dish seems slightly wet. I’m probably doing something wrong, but any suggestions I’d appreciate
Hi Alex, If you would like the sauce to be thicker, I would suggest simmering it a little longer. The sauce isn’t as creamy as an alfredo made with heavy whipping cream – it is a lighter sauce but it should still coat the noodles. Cooking the sauce a little longer should help 🙂
Sounds great, I look forward to this, only think I will change is the mushrooms. What is common and I am assuming lower cost there is higher cost here, so I will be using small Shiitake mushrooms 🙂
Please let me know what you think of the recipe Lee!
Hi,
I’m surprised there’s no cheese in this recipe.. Would you recommend topping it off with a shredded cheese?
Hi Tasha, you definitely can serve with cheese if you prefer 🙂
I made this dish for my family and my husband loved it!! Thank you Natasha your recipes are very easy to follow. Please keep posting new ones. I am constantly on your page looking at your recipes. You’re the best!
My pleasure Ana! I’m so glad to hear you both love the recipes! Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comments and great review! 🙂
No parmesan cheese?!?! Even though that is the key ingredient in any alfredo?!?! Never heard of that before. I’ve seen and made alfredo without cream…but no parmesan??? Huh….not sure you can call it alfredo.
Hi JS, My Mother learned this version in culinary school and parmesan or not, it is really good! 🙂 You can definitely add parmesan if you prefer but this is a lighter alfredo sauce and it has enough flavor without it.
Hi Natasha! We really enjoyed this recipe, however, the sauce really didn’t thicken. It came out runny. The flavors were yummy and my two year old ate it all up( how can I complain about that?!). I followed the recipe though so I’m really not sure what happened.
Hi Sarah, I would suggest cooking it slightly longer – maybe yours was over lower heat? Also, the sauce does thicken up more as it stands. It isn’t supposed to be a heavy/thick sauce like my shrimp alfredo. I’m so so happy your two year old loved it!! 🙂 Thank you for sharing that with me 🙂
Several slice solube cheese?
Hi Alex, I’m not sure what you mean by your question.
Hye natasya, i’m elis from malaysia,, google for this recipe n found yours.. I cooked for my family breaking fasting..Very simple and of course superb delicious…my son can’t stop eat it.. We really2 enjoy n love ur mom’s recipe.. Thanks for sharing.. May god bless u n ur family..
I’m so happy to hear you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review Elis! 😀
Greetings from Singapore! First time trying your recipe and we love it, thank you for sharing 😀 Next on my to-cook list is your shrimp scampi pasta, wish me luck! 🙂
Well hello there Liana! I’m happy to hear that you all enjoy the recipe! Thanks for following and for sharing your great review! 😀
Very delicious😋😋, as all your recipes 😉 Will definitely do again, my husband said it’s now his favourite from all chicken and pasta dishes 😋
Natasha, thank you for such a great review, I’m so happy to hear that 😬
What would I be able to substitute for the half and half, as I have one that can’t have dairy. I usually use his almond milk when cooking, but don’t believe that it would be thick enough for this.
Hi Karen, I really haven’t tested anything else with this recipe that is dairy free. One of my readers recently mentioned that they use the cream from canned coconut milk to make my zuppa toscana soup recipe creamy without using milk cream, but I haven’t tested that here so it’s hard to recommend it here. The almond milk would not be thick enough on it’s own but it may work if you add 3 Tbsp of flour after the mushrooms are cooked and sauté the mushrooms with the flour for a couple minutes until golden then slowly add about 2 to 2 1/2 cups almond milk and bring to a simmer, whisking until it thickens. I haven’t tried this method myself but I’ve seen it done online. Sorry I can’t be more helpful – that’s my best guess! 🙂
Okay, thanks. We don’t eat mushrooms here, so I guess I will do some experimenting with this recipe.
My pleasure Karen 🙂
Even better the second night. We served with parmigian cheese and roasted brussel sprouts.
Yum! I’m happy to hear the leftovers were just as good! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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I usually stick with the shrimp pasta in creamy tomato sauce (my family fave) but ended up making this tonight instead. I must say this is a great cheaper alternative. Thank you 🙂
(I agree with a comment before this would taste great with some cheese on top!)
Ksusha, thank you for such a nice review and you are very welcome 😁.
Great recipe!! Natasha, you never disappoint. I usually put parmesan cheese whenever i make any alfredo dish but I ran out. Even though this recipe didn’t call for parmesan cheese i still would have added it. Well good thing i ran out because now i know that it’s tasty either way! 🙂
Vika, thank you for the wonderful review on the recipe 😁. After reading your comment, I know what to make this week 😋.
Tasty and filling, we had this with brussel sprouts as our vegetable tonight. Will make again.
Oh wow that sounds really great with brussels sprouts! Thanks for sharing your great review 🙂
Hi , I don’t know what I’ve done wrong but just made the Alfredo and it tastes a bit bland .. What can I add?
Hi Fatima, if everything else was done to the recipe, I always add more salt and pepper to taste in step 5.
Hey , just a quick question , will be making this tomorrow .Can I make this with a short pasta ?
I think it works best with the long noodles because it is a thinner sauce but I think it could also work fine with a short pasta.
This was delicious! I just made this for dinner! So quick and easy! I used store bought rotisserie chicken instead of making my own because I was short on time. Was delicious, everyone liked it! I used half milk, half heavy whip cream and had no problem with it thickening up. Was runny at first but thickened up really nice while simmering. Thank you for the recipe!
Alina, thank you for the great review and nice job improvising .😀
Thank you for your recipes, for ideas! Love your website!
Thank you Alla for the compliment and you are welcome 😃.
LOVE this recipe. I’ve just gotten into cooking and i love the recipes you post. I’ve made this for 2 family dinners so far and everyone loves it. thank you so much!
Jake, thank you for the great review :). I’m glad everyone loves it. Your comment is making me hungry for some Fettuccine Alfredo :D.
This recipe was great! Although, I did have to add 2 tablespoons of flour for it to actually thicken. But for my first time making it, my boyfriend and roommate loved it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I made this tonight. Delicious!!!!!! This is our go-to alfredo now. Thanks!!!
That’s awesome! It has been our families go-to for years 🙂
Me and my family really liked this recipe. It’s going into our rotation! Thank you!! So grateful for your step by step recipes. You’re a lifesaver!!
Sounds like you have a new favorite! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. 🙂 Thanks for a great review!
Will this work with heavy cream or does it have to be heavy whipping cream ? For some reason my sauce is not thinking up
Sorry my phone “corrected” it for me . I meant thickening up. But I think I just needed to simmer it a little longer , seemed to work . Letting it cool a little and we’ll see. Thank you
No worries 🙂 I hope it turned out well. You probably found that it thickens up a little more when it cools down. It’s not supposed to be thick and creamy, but a little lighter with half-n-half. I hope you loved it! If you’re looking for a thicker pasta sauce, I’d also highly recommend this mushroom and leek pasta recipe
I would like to say that this recipe deserves much more than 5 stars!!!!! I love it so much, I could eat it and eat it, but that wouldn’t be too nice on my waist 😉 Thanks so much for the recipe! It’s definitely my go-to recipe, and your blog is my lifesaver! Thanks so much for all you do Natasha! Merry Christmas! Hope that you have a very merry one! God bless you and your beautiful family!
Awww thanks so much Tanya 🙂 You know, if you like this one so much, I think you’d also really enjoy this mushroom leek pasta.
Thanks! I’ll have to try it out!
Do you think that this will freeze good if I made a lot and wanted to save it for a later time?
To be honest I haven’t tried freezing it but I think it might work. I’d add a little bit more cream or half and half when re-heating to make sure it isn’t dry.
What if i don’t want the mushrooms in the recipe?
You can skip them :).
I haven’t tried this yet and I’ve never made homemade alfredo but I would like to add broccoli as well. Would I just add it in at the same time as the mushrooms or should I cook it separately? I don’t want to mess it up!
I would cook it separately until done and just add it on top of the pasta once its served.
Thank you! I’m trying it tonight, can’t wait
Is there a way to make this recipe without mushrooms?
Yes; it won’t quite taste the same, but it can be done without mushrooms.
Hi Natasha, I made this last night and it was so delicious and easy to make, my brother was visiting and he just eat 2 bowls of it 🙂 I’m beyond thankful for your blog and your easy instructions. God Bless!!!
Awesome! 🙂 You are so welcome Marina.
Add some cheese along with half and half for a more creamy alfedo sause 🙂
Thank you for the tip Luba 🙂
This recipe would be very yummy with some fresh parmasian grated cheese and asiago ramano melted into the cream befor adding the pasta 🙂
Thank you for the tip Vicki 🙂
for extra flavor and thicker sauce you can add 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese…
Thank you Marina; I will definitely have to try that. I’ve heard that from other readers as well. Can’t wait to try it!
Is the reason you have heavy cream and milk in pic is bc thats what you used to substitutte for half&half? Half cream and half milk? I was just wondering….
Yes, that’s exactly it! Sorry forgot to add that to the instructions that you can substitute. Thanks!
Finish it with parmesan cheese for more creamy texture.
Thank you! Next time 😉
Natasha, this is the first time I’m writing a note on your site but I’ve been making food with your recipes for a while now. I just wanted to say that I love your site and think that you do such a wonderful job explaining your recipes and the fact that you have pics for every step is such a big help! It just makes things so much easier. I know right away if I’m doing it right. Thank you and may God bless you and your family. I hope you keep finding time to post new recipes. 🙂
You are so welcome Lena, blessing to your family as well 🙂
Made this today; it was really good. My mom loved it too!
Thank you! I’m so glad you both enjoyed it. We are planning to work on updating the pictures tomorrow (long overdue!) 🙂
Thank you for sharing this wonderful dish! The cream definitely beats the canned Alfredo sauce I used to buy at the store. I also really like how you give credit to your friends for the recipes.
Hi Natasha. So how creamy exactly is the sauce supposed to get? Mine was still kind of runny even after I let it cool down a bit. Maybe this recipe would be better with heavy whipping cream instead of half & half. It would probably be much richer and more calories of course 😉 Thanks.
It may have needed a couple more minutes of cooking. I’ll have to post a heavy whipping cream version one of these days (I am a sucker for creamy pastas). This is definitely a lighter version but a little trickier in terms of cooking time.
I love creamy pasta also 😉 But this one wasn’t too creamy for me, so next time will definitely try it with whipping cream instead. Still a wonderful recipe. Thank you!
Well, it’s says half and half in the recipe, but you have heavy whipping cream in the picture.
Sorry I added that little tid-bit to the instructions; you can use either half and half or equal parts milk and heavy whipping cream.
How much salt to you add to the water you cook the pasta in? My cousin works at an Italian restaurant and says you have to make the water almost as salty as salt water.
It depends on the type of pot you use. In a medium pot, I would use 1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt. In a large pot, I’d use closer to a tbsp.
I made this yesterday and it turned out delishious. My husbend esp. like the creamy mushroom taste. I loved it too, but I must admit I felt a little guilty eating it, since it’s pretty rich. Definitly a comfort food, will make it again.
I’m glad you like the recipe Dina :).
Can I use milk instead of half and half?
I don’t think it will work. I think Milk is too thin for this recipe.
Thank you
If you want to use milk, you just need to make a roux first, then incorporate the milk. Melt 2 tablespoons butter, add 2 tablespoons flour then cook over low heat and whisk in the milk slowly so there are not clumps, then add to recipe 🙂
Anna; thanks for the tip!