15 Easy Weeknight Dinners for Two (Quick Chicken Alfredo Recipe and More)
This chicken Alfredo dish is a creamy, savory, and hearty dish just right for two people. Quick enough to make on a busy weeknight and fancy enough to serve for date night, this meal is always a hit. And it only takes 20 minutes to make!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 chicken breasts
- 1 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
Optional for Serving
- fresh parsley chopped
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter followed by sliced chicken breasts.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and starting to turn golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
- Add cream to the pan and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook several minutes until the sauce is bubbling and thickening, stirring from time to time.
- Once thickened, add parmesan to the pan and stir until combined. Remove from heat.
- Add cooked pasta to the chicken mixture, tossing several times to combine.
- Place pasta on serving plates. Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top and garnish with optional parsley. Enjoy!