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 unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook fettuccini in a pot of salted water (4 qts water, 1 Tbsp salt,) according to package instructions then drain and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving
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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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Did your Mom’s Fetticcine tonight, Smells Awesome!! and tastes even better!! Thank you for your recipes! and hints when you don’t have the ingredient!!!
Love it! Thanks so much for sharing, we’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed it so much.
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The sauce was pure water. And 1/4 cup parsley was disgusting. Sorry but absolutely not. Waste of money.
Hi Stacia, the sauce would be watery if you used milk rather than half and half. Milk won’t thicken at all. This is supposed to be a lighter sauce than the one we used on Shrimp Alfredo – Please see the note at the bottom of the recipe card if you prefer a thicker sauce.
Love this recipe… I use it all the time now..
It all gets eaten so what more can I say..😉
That’s awesome! We’re glad that you love this recipe a lot.
Hi Natasha, this came out perfectly with nice super thick sauce because I work years as a Chef and Caterer in Florida so I knew to really ensure the chicken was thickly coated with Flour. The chicken was soft to bite into and so, so flavorful. Thanks for an easy quick dinner in under 20 mins.
Hi Michael! I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing your experience with the recipe.
What can I replace Cream with in a lot of say, Alfredo etc recipes, I cannot tolerate cream but love the cream pastas
Congratulations on all your great recipes
Hi Olga! I’m sorry, I haven’t tested a substitute.
Hi Natasha the sauce wasn’t very thick which is typical when you use half n half or milk ( in my case I only had 2 cups of half n half) and this is what I’m afraid of every time I make an Alfredo type sauce. Any suggestions?
Patti
Hi Patti! This sauce isn’t very thick but it could also be because you used less than recommended. Generally a higher-fat cream results in a thicker sauce. This recipe also does not contain cheese like other traditional Alfredo recipes. You may enjoy my creamy shrimp alfredo pasta recipe which uses heavy cream and cheese.
I don’t cook often because I always mess something up. This was super easy and delicious. I had my husband season the chicken, he added a little heat for the spices. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly as written and everyone enjoyed it. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Amy! Thank you for the feedback!
Thank you Natasha for all the yummy recipes you share with us
Thank you, Dora! I hope you get to try all of them!
Rating is solely based on instructions. You cant cook this without making a mess using a skillet. I think saucepan or even a pot would be better. Also, you cant simmer on medium/high heat as instructed. Thats a boil at that point and if its boiling hot you’ll never really be able to tell the thickness. But 5 star taste.
Hi Natasha! I can’t wait to try this recipe. And about 3-4 others I’ve been looking at. You make cooking fun again. Thank you so much. Going to get your book too! Congratulations!
I hope you love this recipe, Patrice! I can’t wait for you to get the cook book and try even more recipes!
I just ordered your new cookbook. Can’t wait for it to arrive. The question I have about this recipe Is, where is the parmesan cheese?
Hi Nancy! I can’t wait for you to get your copy, thank you for the purchase.
Regarding the recipe, this version does not use cheese but you can definitely add it. Many of my readers love to add cheese to it. I hope you enjoy the recipe.
I am going to try it today 🙂 all your recipes are thee best
Thank you, I hope you’ll love this too!
Thank you! I hope you love the chicken and mushroom alfredo.
So I used a couple of substitutions, but this recipe still turned out pretty good. I used whole wheat spaghetti, and whole milk instead of half/half, since that’s what I had. I added a couple tablespoons of flour to the onion/mushroom mixture before adding the milk, and it seemed to help the milk thicken. This is a good, lighter Alfredo dish!
Hi Rebecca! That’s great. I’m so glad you enjoyed the dish. Thank you for sharing.
This Chicken Alfredo recipe is so delicious, I enjoy making it. Even though my sister doesn’t like mushrooms or onions, I can get her to eat them in the alfredo. Thanks for all the great recipes Natasha.
I’m glad it was a hit, Mandie! Thank you for sharing that with me.
How can it be an Alfredo without parmesan cheese? I don’t see any cheese in this recipe?
Hi Ron! That’s correct, no cheese. See my blog post above for details about where this recipe originated from.
You can always add cheese if you’d like, many of my readers have.
Can I substitute cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking raw chicken?
Hi Linda! Yes, that should be fine.
I am so disappointed the 1/2 & 1/2 scalded before it ever got thick. Sorry I had hoped it would be great…
Hi Linda, that is a bummer, sorry to hear that. It sounds like the heat was probably too high. Also, this sauce doesn’t get super thick like a heavy cream-based alfredo sauce but it should thicken up some and will thicken more off the heat.
Hi Natasha, I ONLY use your recipe for this Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. Apparently, Linda can’t follow directions!
Hi Denise! I’m glad you love this recipe! Thank you for the review.
Great. There must be 500 fettuccine alfredo recipes available but I followed your recipe and reduced the quantity of each ingredient since I was making it for two people. I liked the layers of flavour and textures especially for a dish that’s easy to do lazily. Was worth the effort. I added a little parmigiana instead of salt since I expected cheese to be an ingredient. I also used dried parsley as I didn’t have any fresh to hand. Conclusion that it’s a very nice and simple dish that benefited from the extra care of your recipe. Thanks. I’ll make it again.
That’s wonderful, Mike! I’m so glad you loved it. Thank you.
Forgot to mention, I threw broccoli in with the pasta with a few minutes to go.
That’s great! Broccoli is a great addition!
Just made this and it was absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your Mom’s recipe.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Lesley!
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is my by far favourite Italian dish. I followed the recipe for the most part. I ended up adding 1 cup of parmesan cheese once the sauce thickened, waited until it all melted into the sauce and then added chicken. I also used fresh homemade fettucine. That elevated the dish to another level. It smelled and tasted absolutely amazing. My husband said it was a restaurant quality.
Natasha, thank you again for a nice recipe.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Alla!
Sorry but we didn’t care for this. The half and half never got thick.
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.
Just made this and it was excellent. I have tried several of your recipes and I am never disappointed. Thank you.
So glad to hear that, Tarana! Thank you for sharing.
Going to try and make this recipe tomorrow morning
Pretty excited 🤗
I watch your videos often…so it’s time to start cooking 👨🍳
Hi Liz! Thank you. I hope you love this recipe! 🙂
I love your recipes. Thank you so much. Approximately how many grams per serving?
Hi Nara, I didn’t measure each serving by grams to give you an answer, but this recipe serves 8 people.
The sauce didn’t thicken and now I have half/half, noodle and chicken soup.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that. Did you measure the half-and-half correctly and let it simmer long enough? I put in my recipe notes that the half-and-half thickens as it simmers and even more as it rests but if you prefer a creamier or thicker sauce, you can use heavy whipping cream instead of half-and-half.
I had the same issue but I mixed a couple tablespoons of water with 1 tbs cornstarch and mixed it into the sauce. It thickened up quickly.
I was really loving forward to this recipe, boy was I wrong! The mushrooms overpowered the whole dish.
I’m sorry to hear that, Jackie. We enjoy the mushrooms and don’t feel like they over power this dish but you can always decrease the amount you use or leave them out completely.
Out of this world delicious!! Thank you so very much. My favourite cooking channel. My guests blown away. .Can this be frozen?
Hi Rosalie, 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.
Only in America would this serve 8 lol. I cut it in half and easily had enough for 8.
Love this recipe!!
EASY as, TASTY as and my family love it too..
(Cooked this a few times now.. if you need a quick, yummy meal, this is goodie!!!)
Thank you for the awesome feedback!
This recipe is so delicious and amazing. I thought I would try and make, now I have to make all the time as my son loves it, so do I.
That’s wonderful! So glad your son loves this recipe. That’s a win! 🙂
Is it called light because there is no Parmesan? Ahhh, they said my message is too short! How much parm. would you add if you wanted more traditional Alfredo?
I do not add parmesan because I feel that the recipe doesn’t need it anymore but others add and love it too. Feel free to sprinkle a little first then add more if you prefer that.
Hi Natash,
can I make the recipe in a crock pot? Dis you try it?
Thank you
Hello Danielle, I haven’t tested that to advise. If you do that as an experiment, we’d love to know how it goes!
Hi Natasha
I mistakenly bought a fat free half and half so I just wanted to know if the flavor and taste is going to be the same.
Hi Genevieve. I have not made this with fat-free half and a half myself but I think it would still taste ok however, the sauce will not thicken very much and may be runny.
The half and half separated. Little to no flavor. First fettuccine fail for me.
Hi Jessica, did you use the exact amount of half and half as advised in the recipe? That never happened to me before.
This is SO good! The first time I made this, I followed the recipe as-is. The second time, I decided to add parmesan cheese and italian herbs to the sauce. It was amazing! To thicken the sauce, you gotta let it sit or add a teeny tiny bit of cornstarch/water mixture if you don’t want to wait. I also keep the pasta and sauce separate so that it can be stored for the next day – when it’s at its best!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Scarlett!
I love this recipe but everytime I have a hard time getting the half and half to thicken? Any suggestions
Hi Tammie! The half and half should thicken as it simmers and even more as it rests. If you want a thicker, creamier sauce, you can use heavy whipping cream instead but you have to be careful not to overhear as it can get oily and split. Also, be sure to use regular half and half (not fat-free). I hope that helps.
It was bland and watery so we added parmesan cheese with Italian seasoning so it wasn’t so bland.
Confused. Alfredo sauce is milk/cream, butter and MOST importantly good quality parmesan or pecorino cheese.
This is closer to a bechamel sauce, not an alfredo. Maybe I am missing something ?
Hi Barbara, this recipe get’s nice and creamy! You can try adding cheese if you would like, but I recommend giving our version a try for something different! I hope you love it!
Watery, bland and completely flavorless. Good choice for nursing homes. My kids wouldn’t even eat it though. Do not recommend. Unless you like drinking milk with chicken and noodles in it cuzv that’s all this is. So gross
Taryn, sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy this recipe. I have always followed the recipe as it is and it was never bland but feel free to make some adjustments like adding more seasoning according to your personal preference.
You are so gracious and you’re my go to recipe girl🥰
Comment won’t post unless I get more wordy ☺️
I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying my recipes, Mary! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Natasha, I made this recipe, Mom’s chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and OMG it was sooooo delicious. This is definitely make over and over and such a easy recipe. My son says that’s a keeper.
That is great! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for the review.
Not a fan of the onions in here at all and it definitely needs Parmesan cheese. Couldn’t even eat it.
didnt work for me :((
the half and half didnt taste well at all. Have to remember not to use this recipe next time.
Sorry to hear that you didn’t like the result, Sam. Did you use a substitute for half and half?
Looks great! What would I need to adjust if I leave out the mushrooms? Thank you!
Hi Lauren, we love this recipe with mushrooms – they add a ton of flavor but feel free to omit it from the recipe. You may also use zucchini instead.
Hi Natasha, Great recipe! though I’m surprised it didn’t contain cheese.
Hi Joseph! Yes- it is different than other traditional alfredo recipes. My 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 so that is what inspired this recipe. You can always add cheese. Many of my readers who tried this recipe have also added cheese.
Hi Natasha, one of your recipes calls for Cajun spice which is not available in our shops here. Do you know how to make our own mixture? Thanks.
Hi Louise, I wish I had it but I don’t have a recipe for it yet. Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll try to add that to the list.
This recipe is amazing. Ive made this several times as is and its always a hit. I dont have chicken this time but i have asparagus. Do you think i can make this vegetarian and substitute the chicken with asparagus?
Hi Summer, I haven’t tested that to advise but I think it’s worth experimenting with. If you do try that, please share with us how it goes.
I love chicken Alfredo and make it a lot but do you mind if I ask why there is no Parmesan in this?? I have NEVER eaten fettuccine Alfredo without PARM but I’m dying to try this because I love your recipes!!
It’s just the way mom used to make it. But you can always add parmesan to this. Others have, and said it was great!
I’m not sure why but when I make this, it comes out very oily. I reduced the total oil for cooking to 1 TBSP instead of 3 to see if that was what was causing it, but it still was oily. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong
Hi Julia, I haven’t noticed this being oil before. Did you possibly use heavy whipping cream? Overheating cream can cause it to separate and become too oily.
Um, fettuccine in name of recipe is so incredibly different from angel hair pasta.
Kinda seems like you tossed in other pasta ideas for no reason.
I would suggest naming it Chicken Pasta Alfredo to not mislead!
Hi, I’m an amateur but have you simply trying using fettuccine instead of angel hair pasta?
Best regards!
This recipe is a hit for our family. Plenty of flavor! I am so happy I found your fb page. I have made several of your meals and have never been disappointed.
Hi Ashley! I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I don’t know how this has so many good reviews. It was tasteless I added parm to the sauce because it just tasted like half and half with a little butter which is what it is. For as fattening as this was within 15 minutes it was sticky pasta with no creaminess. I went back over the recipe to see if I did something wrong and I did not.
Hi, did you possibly leave out the mushrooms which add a lot of flavor, or did you under-season? Undersalting can make a dish taste flat.
this was so creamy but not heavy. I added broccoli as a side and it was so yummy. Fast for a weeknight meal.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing taste and simplicity at the same time. I’ve tried several recipes of Alfredo pasta. This one is the best so far. Minor suggestion – I’ve added a few sun-dried tomatoes to the recipe (cut to the dime size pieces). Just for the color and some extra touch of the taste. thank you for your recipe!
PS: Хто може готувати краще нiж украiнка?))
Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m glad you loved it!
This was delicious!! I used the heavy whipping cream instead of half and half. I also added peas and parmesan and made this all in one pot (didn’t set the chicken aside, just added the other ingredients after browning chicken briefly and then of course adding the pasta after it was cooked). I salted a good bit, but we just might prefer more salt. So yummy, my 6 and 9 year olds loved it too!
Hi Lisa, I’m glad you and your family loved this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
I’m disappointed. This came out really watery and oily. I don’t know what happened, because I followed the recipe exactly. I usually use jarred Alfredo, but really wanted to try making my own. Just sad it didn’t work out, don’t know what happened.
Hi Krista, I haven’t noticed this being oil before. Did you possibly use heavy whipping cream? Overheating cream can cause it to separate and become too oily.
Making this for a crowd – can I make in advance and reheat it? Or does this sauce need to be served immediately?
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.
Great hit in our home! Our son came home for a weekend visit from college. He had two plates full. Thank you for sharing!
That’s awesome, Alicia! I’m glad he enjoyed his weekend visit and loved the food too.
Wow! Made this for dinner last night and followed the recipe exactly, and it was amazing! I have never made my own sauce, and always just bought canned alfredo sauce…I will never go back to canned sauce. A HUGE hit in my house. Thanks, Natasha!
Hello Julie, thanks for sharing that with us. I’m glad to know that the recipe was a huge hit!
Can I use just heavy cream instead of the half and half for this recipe?
HI Amy, yes that would work but you wouldn’t need to simmer the cream as long since the sauce will naturally be thicker.
I see this recipe has 5 stars, but…..NO CHEESE??
You can always add cheese, I add parmesan almost always!
This was SOOO delicious!! I added broccoli just because I try to add more veggies to everything and yes I am making it again this week for meal prep! Thank you Natasha!
I love that you added broccoli. That sounds so good!
Loved it. I did not have all of the ingredients; nonetheless, it was delicious. Thanks again for another wonderful no-fail dish.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Gladys!
Wait… Fettuccine alfredo recipe with no cheese? WTF? Is this legal?
Hi Jason, I didn’t add parmesan cheese in this recipe as it was already creamy and tasty on its own but feel free to add it according to your preference. Others did and liked it too!
My thoughts exactly!
Amazing! Love this recipe!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Anna!
I made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious?
Great flavours without breaking too heavy or too creamy!
Hi Donna, thanks for your awesome feedback. I appreciate it and I’m glad you loved it!
I tried out the recipe without mushrooms and with spaghetti. I used milk and used only 2 cups since I didn’t have the mushrooms and used but it came out so creamy thanks natasha. This time to my grandma loved it
You’re very welcome! Glad you all enjoyed it, hope you and your family will love all the recipes that you will try.
Great basic sauce. It needed something. I added some instant chicken bouillon. Cheese would be wonderful as well. Maybe next time. Added some parmesan to the end as a topping. Good overall.
Thanks for your comments and feedback, Jackie.
Quick question remove the mushrooms since we don’t have button mushrooms in sri lanka
Hi Asantha, we love this recipe with mushrooms but feel free to omit it from the recipe. You may also use zucchini instead.
If I would not add some parmesan to this dish it would not have any taste. I also would add some bacon next time.
I really love your recipies….
I’m really happy to hear that!
This turned out so well. Absolutely delicious and everyone loved it. I do add some chili flakes too for that added spice hit but that’s your own choice.
That’s a good idea, thanks for sharing that with us! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Hi Natasha, why do you use sea salt in your recipes compared to regular table salt or Himalayan salt?
Hi Chichi, we prefer sea salt. Regular salt will work also.
Hi Natasha, wanted to say thank you for all the fantastic videos and recipes! My husband and I got hooked to your blog by your stroganoff recipe. Any time I am looking for a new dish, I click on your version knowing it will be great. Looking forward to this alfredo, looks delicious! I wish people wouldn’t leave you persnickety reviews based on the semantics of “alfredo”. I’m Italian, and I don’t care. Make the recipe, guys, and let your palate decide how many stars it deserves!
Hello Emily, thank you so much for your kind words and good feedback. I don’t take the bad comments personally but that’s so nice of you to share that message with me. I truly appreciate it and I hope you and your husband will love all the recipes that you will try.
You
are So Right!!
Totally agree. Everyone’s palette is different and some with like recipes and others will not.
There is no cheese in this recipe so it should not be called Alfredo. Traditional alfredo has cheese in the sauce. It was good but I think you should change the name b/c it’s misleading. Your recipes are wonderful and I love that I can usually trust them! This one is good but not named correctly. Thanks, Natasha!
Where is the parmesan?
Doesn’t classic Alfredo sauce have parmesan cheese?
Hi Paco, I didn’t add parmesan cheese in this recipe as it was already creamy and tasty on its own but feel free to add it according to your preference. Others did and liked it too!
This is not an Alfredo, it’s a Tetrazzini.
Alfredo is: cream, butter, pepper, cheese. That’s it.
Tetrazzini is: chicken/turkey, mushrooms, garlic, cream, butter, pepper, cheese.
Hi Barbara, this is alfredo in a light cream sauce. We have a Chicken Tetrazzini recipe as well if you are looking for a great tetrazzini.
Thank you! This is NOT Alfredo since it does not contain cheese. Alfredo IS a sauce, not something you put IN sauce.
Excellent Recipe! That’s what counts. I will ignore the linguistic purists (Alfredo versus Tetrazzini) and simply enjoy this wonderful meal. Thank you.
Good grief, people. This isn’t your recipe. Leave it alone.
I didn’t follow the recipe at all but it still came out lovely, thank you for improving my improv cooking skill :p
Hi natasha, i want to make this tonight for dinner. but i only have whipping cream can i use haft whipping cream haft milk?
Hi Jordan, that should work! I would pre mix it but that’s exactly what half and half is. Half milk and half cream.
Hi Natasha, is it going to work also with spaghetti pasta? I dont have fetuccine on hand so i was wondering if spaghetti pasta works too. Thanks
Hi Elle, that will work too. Please share with us how it goes!
Love your recipes.Please,can you add the ingredients in grams?Thanks!
Glad to hear that, Mary. You can convert the ingredients to grams, just click on Jump to recipe and then click Metric. I hope that helps!
Mine was quite runny how is it meant to thicken?
Hi Vicki, 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.
For more flavor, I add fresh grated parm and asiago cheese to the sauce.
Sounds good, Joni. Thanks for sharing that with us!
you are awesome Person natashas ,and with great receipts, my friends are enjoy them so much ,,
thank you again martina
You’re so nice! Thank you!
Amazing recipe my husband and friends loved it!! Added broccoli to the mix and used Prego roasted garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce instead of half and half. Quick and easy meal and filling!! Very happy with this recipe!
I’m happy you enjoyed this Maya!
Hi Natasha –
I’d like to make this in advance and freeze it. Do you know if this recipe freezes well?
Thanks
Christina
Hi Christina, 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.
This is so good! And really not difficult to make
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! This was absolutely fantastic! Been making it for a year.. Always have people comment how wonderful it is.. Thank you for sharing!!!
OOPPS I FORGOT TO GIVE YOU ALL STARS!!!!
EXCELLENT!!!!
You are very welcome, Tracie! What a fantastic review, thank you so much!
Tried this last week. it was really good. I used milk instead of half n half , to make it thick i mixed flour.
I’m glad you liked it, Amanda. Thank you for your great comments and review!
Sauce did not thicken, very watery. Not much flavour.
Disappointing
Hi Mary, if you are looking for a thicker alfredo cream sauce, I would highly recommend trying our creamy shrimp pasta. It’s wonderful! Feel free to add more seasoning too according to your preference.
It was my grandson’s birthday and he requested Chicken Alfredo. Surprisingly I had all the ingredients in the house so I decided to try your recipe. I wanted to add Parmesan Cheese to the sauce but my grandson dislikes it. I was pleased how rich, thick and delicious the sause was and so simple. I scooped out a huge serving for my grandson and then added fresh parmesan to the pot. I got rave reviews and they gave you a thumbs up and a 10 star review.
Wow, I’m very happy to hear that it was a hit! Thank you so much for sharing, Cathy. I’m glad everyone enjoyed the recipe!
Sauce did not turn out as thick as I would like. Recommend adding flour and making a rue to thicken the sauce.
Thanks for your suggestion, were you able to use half and half for the sauce?
Is heavy whipping cream a substitute for half and half? So can I just add heavy cream without mixing it with milk?
Hi Roua, I bet that could work. I hope you love this recipe!
My fav fettuccine alfredo recipe!! Sooo easy and yummy plus my boyfriend loves when i make it!
Hi Belle, great to know that this is your favorite recipe. I hope you and your boyfriend will love all the different recipes that you will try!
Phenomenal recipe! Used a whole lb of fettuccini, reduced my half n half to 2 1/2 cups, and added 1/4 cup of each Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago and it was a bit creamier with a heartier cheese taste. The parsley makes this dish!
Meant to rate this 5 stars originally!
That’s just awesome, Chase! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Hi,
I tried this recipe yesterday for dinner. Loved it! Its easy to make and yum 🙂
P.S. I used 2% milk instead of half and half or cream still it was very tasty.
Hello Simran, so good to know that you loved this recipe! Thanks for your good review!
Chicken Fettucine Alfredo… Add a little Parmesan and a few shaving of nutmeg. Yes!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Hi Natasha. I like your blog and tried some of your recipes! Your Thanksgiving turkey has been my go-to recipe for years now.
Lately, your website’s been heavily plastered with ads, a lot of which aren’t even food related. It doesn’t seem that you’re endorsing them either. It’s very frustrating to try and read a recipe with ads popping up from all angles. I understand the costs bloggers incur and try to recoup through advertising, but if the goal is to grow a loyal audience, is that the way to go?
Hi Nadia, Thank you for sharing your concerns and feedback.
The only way we can continue providing free recipes is by having ads on our site so we are not able to remove those at this time. We find that most people would rather see the ads than pay to see the recipes. Usually, these ads can be closed after a few seconds, the x button will appear that would allow you to close it. I appreciate your feedback and I hope you love every recipe you try.
I do not mix all chicken with noodles, because I like to use that chicken with mashed potatoes the next day. So, I have usually two meals: with noodles today and mashed potatoes or rice or buckwheat tomorrow.I liked the recipe very much. Next time, though, I will add a table spoon of flower before I add half and half. Thanks, Natasha
Sounds great! I think it’s a good idea, that way you can use the chicken in different ways. Thanks for the idea and for sharing that with us!
Used to buy the premade alfredo sauce…not any more! Made this for dinner last night and it was so easy to prepare. My family loved it! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!🌹
You’re welcome, Angela! I’m happy you enjoyed this recipe.
Used to buy the premade alfredo sauce….not any more! After making your recipe, this will be one only way to make this meal. It was easy to prepare and my family just loved it! Thank you for sharing with us!🌹
Homemade is best! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe.
Just curious, is there cheese in Alfredo sauce or am I thinking about something else? I ask because I noticed there isn’t any cheese in this recipe? Thank you!
Hi Michele, I hope you try our version of alfredo. This is a lighter sauce (half and a half), so we serve the finished pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese, which melts over the top when served hot.
I have made this many times. It is so good, everyone loves it. It is even better the next day.
So great to hear that, Connie. Thanks for sharing!
I have tried other recipes, but I have to say this one was one of the best I have tried. I have printed it out and added it to the book of keepers
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Hi Natasha! I’m new to your channel and have quickly become a huge fan..your recipes look sooo yummy 🤤 i wanted to ask if you have a recipe for this Alfredo without the chicken? Not that i don’t want to make it with chicken but I only have a whole chicken right now and I plan to make it using your instant pot whole chicken recipe. I’m afraid it won’t have the full flavor of yours without it. Any ideas? Also how would you reheat the leftovers?
Hello Zaina, thank you and I’m happy that you’re enjoying my recipes. I don’t have a recipe for that but I imagine the recipe will also work without chicken. Please share with us how it goes if you give that a try!
This was very delicious! It was a lot for me and my son though. Can this recipe be frozen?
Hi Carla, 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,
I have used this recipe a few times but always wondered why you don’t use any freshly grated parmesan cheese with it. It is still my family favorite but we always add some parmesan.
Thank you from Northwestern Ontario, Canada
Terry and family
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Terry. 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.
Hi Natasha! I tried this recipe yesterday and it was soooo good!! I’m a beginner in cooking so I wasn’t sure how this was gonna turn out, but it totally exceeded my expectations! My family loved it too🥰 the sauce is light and creamy but not too thick which is perfect! Will definitely try this out again😋 looking forward to trying your other recipes❤️
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review, Sabrina! I agree the sauce is simply perfect!
The recipe was so easy and my daughters didn’t even mind the mushrooms! I think we’re onto something.
Great recipe. Thank you. I used heavy cream and milk and was perfect.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
My mother use to make chicken ala king for me for my birthday every year it was my favorite I have never made it but would love to try if you have made this please share the recipe loved it over potatoes
Thank you for your suggestion. I will add that to my list.
Alright. I love the combination of mushrooms and onions. You just can’t go wrong. Let me tell you, I have a few kids that don’t like mushrooms but they loved this. And I didn’t scrimp on the mushrooms either.
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great!
Hey Natasha!
I’ve been following your recipes during Christmas break in quarantine and this one especially stood out from other alfredo recipes because of the mushrooms and onions! Thank you for this, you’re a very talented cook 🙂
You’re so nice! Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Would you recommend reserving some pasta water to combine with the sauce and the noodles to finish this? That’s my go to method with tomato based sauces but not sure how it would work with a cream based sauce…
Hi Kelly, I haven’t tried that with a cream-based pasta either. I worry it will break apart the cream sauce. But, if you experiment, I would love to know how you like that!
Hi Natasha,
I absolutely love watching you cook some awesome meals and I made your Chicken Fettucine Alfredo recipe but was surprised that you don’t add fresh grated parmesan to yours, I told my wife and daughter and they both wanted parmesan cheese added to it… they loved it with garlic toast, just wonder why your recipe doesn’t have it as many do.
Thanks for recipe just the same.
Hi Terry! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes and videos! 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.
Yummy! I only used 2 Cups half n’ half and left out the 1 tbsp butter to reduce the fat. Tasted wonderful.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that! Thank you for sharing that with me, Ann!
Has anyone made this with unsweetened almond milk? We have a lactose intolerance thing going on in our family!
Hi Karin, 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!
Many stores have lactose free half and half as I have bought that for myself when making a few recipes. Good luck!
Can i leave out the mushrooms?
We love this recipe with mushrooms but feel free to omit it from the recipe. You may also use zucchini instead.
Why did my half and half like curd up? It was a brand new bottle not expired. Doesn’t look anything like the video
Hi Neil, that can happen if you boil at too high of heat, or for too long. Also, if adding parmesan, I would turn the heat off after adding it or it can clump in the sauce.
Thanks, I think I shouldve used a lower heat. Still tastes good though. I added chili flakes in mine too
Simply excellent and delicious!
Made this recipe for dinner tonight and my men loved it!
I also made your lemon blueberry cake, yammi!
Thank you Natasha! We love your recipes and your presentation!
Yay! That is awesome news, I’m glad they loved this recipe. I hope your family will love every recipe that you try.
Best Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
ever. I’ve added some broccoli to the recipe and it made it also very good without eliminating any of the deferent flavors. Thank you Natasha.
Yum! Isn’t it the best! Thank you for sharing that awesome review with me!
Best Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
ever. I’ve added some broccoli to the recipe and it made it also good without eliminating any of the deferent taste. Thank you Natasha.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Thanks a lot for this tasty recipe! It was difficult for me to make quickly since I only have one burner, but the final product tasted delicious and I didn’t even miss the parmesan <3
I will definitely make it again!
Sounds great! Thank you for sharing your great experience with this recipe, Jayme!
I am not a great cook and have a picky husband. This recipe was so easy to make and my husband liked it. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Five stars and better than Olive Garden
Wow, thank you for your awesome feedback and perfect rating. I appreciate you sharing your great experience with us!
So dissapointed in myself. I added half a cup of grated parm and a tsp of flour to thicken the sauce, and it ended up clumping, which is fine as long as the flavor was right. However, I found the mushroom to be overpowering, and masking any creamy flavor. I’m also not sure if I liked the onion. Overall, I wasn’t getting the delicious thick creamy comfort of alfredo that I was going for. Thank you for sharing your recipe though.
Hi Thu, if you are looking for a thicker alfredo cream sauce, I would highly recommend trying our creamy shrimp pasta. It’s wonderful!
What’s the best way to reheat this? Yum yum yum 😋
Hi Anastasiya, over low heat. If microwaving, make sure to stir often and heat just heated through.
Amazing!
Thank you, Sky! I’m glad you enjoyed that!
I made this tonight and it was delicious! I accidently over cooked the chicken and I wish I seasoned it more. But it was soo good. I’m honestly surprised how creamy it was without any cheese!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
This is such a simple and delicious weeknight (or weekend!) dish! Letting it rest ~ 15 minutes is important! I followed recipe with the only exception of adding fresh grated parmesan cheese. Yummy! Have made several times now and always a hit
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Natasha, you are the best cook! This is the best Fettuccine Alfredo I’ve ever had. And way better than any restaurants Fettuccini Alfredo!! You’re seriously my new favorite Chef!! Keep up the good work! Thank you so much for sharing all your recipes!
Wow! Thank you for that wonderful review, Halie! It sounds like you found a new favorite!
Hi Natasha!!
For half and half shall I use whipping or cooking cream??
RSVP:)!
You can use half whipping cream and half whole milk.
This is so delicious and so easy to make! thank you so much my husband and kids loved it!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles!
My Italian grandmother used to make me and my cousins pastina when we were growing up. It’s made with Acini de Pepe pasta, one egg (whisked and then dropped into the water after the pasta cooks), butter, parmesan, salt, and pepper. It’s really good.
Amazing! Loved this!~
Thank you so much for your great feedback!
Loved, loved, loved this!!! Big hit with everyone! I did substitute shallots for the onions, and added ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Will definitely make this again (and again, and again)!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
This doesn’t require Parmesan cheese? Will it taste the same with heavy cream?
Hi Isis, you are welcome to add cheese but it does get pretty creamy without that.
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.
Oh how Delicious!
I followed each step, plus I added a half cup of parmesan cheese, mix into ingredients; thereafter, I added the parsley.
Allowing the dish to sit for 10-15 minutes is the key. The sauce will thicken.
Thank you for sharing that with us! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Hi Natasha,
Thank you so much for the great videos and recipes. Would coconut milk make a good alternate to half-half?
You’re welcome! You can substitute by using half whipping cream and half whole milk.
I made this recipe today for dinner as my husband wanted chicken alfredo, and he said it was freaking amazing! I make 2 of your recipes every week and they were fantastic! Thank you so much for all the wondeful recipe! Keep them coming please!
Love it! Thank you so much for your great feedback. Will definitely keep it coming!
I couldn’t resist trying this. Amazing! Thank you Natasha – again, another amazing recipe! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
I am so glad you tried and loved this recipe, David! Thanks for giving it a good feedback.
I want to try this recipe but I was wondering what I can use instead of salt husband cant have salt
Hello Kim, unfortunately, I have not tried any other substitute instead of salt to advise.
I’d suggest not using any salt in the pasta water or adding any to the dish itself, if that’s the case. The butter and half and half already have it and the onions and garlic within the recipe will add a ton of flavor as is, so you really shouldn’t miss out on flavor all that much.