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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!

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Servings: 2
Course: Dinner

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter followed by sliced chicken breasts.
  3. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and starting to turn golden brown.
  4. Add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
  5. Add cream to the pan and reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Cook several minutes until the sauce is bubbling and thickening, stirring from time to time.
  7. Once thickened, add parmesan to the pan and stir until combined. Remove from heat.
  8. Add cooked pasta to the chicken mixture, tossing several times to combine.
  9. Place pasta on serving plates. Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top and garnish with optional parsley. Enjoy!