Preheat a saute pan or griddle over medium heat and sprinkle the Italian seasonings on both sides of the chicken (optional: add a pinch of salt to each side as well).
16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
On the hot griddle, grill your chicken 10-15 minutes on each side (depending on thickness). Once done, remove from heat and cover while they rest.
After that, cook the pasta in salted water until it is al dente (almost done). Drain it and rinse the noodles under cold water. Cover it in about an inch of warm tap water and set it aside.
8 ounces fettuccine noodles
Alfredo Sauce
In a large saucepan or stock pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter and then stir in the flour. Let the mixture cook for 4-6 minutes (blond roux), add the garlic. Stir everything again and let it cook for another 60-90 seconds.
Now, pour in the half and half and increase the heat to medium. Toss in the nutmeg and pepper and give it a quick stir.
12 ounces half and half, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Let it cook until the liquid starts to steam. (Cook time varies 10-20 minutes depending on gas vs. electric stove top.) Once it steams, reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan. Add a handful at a time, constantly stirring until the cheese is melted.
5 ounces Parmesan cheese
When the cheese is gone, do a taste test and add salt if needed. Remove the sauce from the heat and drain your pasta. Toss the noodles with the sauce, plate, and top with chicken and garnish.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 4 ounces of chicken, 2 ounces of pasta, and about 4 ounces of Alfredo sauce. Actual calories will vary.
The chicken Alfredo can be stored in your fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days. When it comes to reheating this recipe, I recommend using your stove-top and not a microwave (microwave heating can break the sauce).
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
772
% Daily Value*
Fat
42
g
65
%
Saturated Fat
24
g
120
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
219
mg
73
%
Sodium
899
mg
37
%
Potassium
739
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
1194
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
566
mg
57
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.