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Grilled Chicken Alfredo, easy dinner recipe that is so much better than any Italian restaurant! Homemade Alfredo sauce with fettuccine and simple grilled chicken make this a quick and easy family-friendly meal.

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Grilled Chicken Alfredo Ingredients
How to Make Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Serving Suggestions
Quick Tips for Best Results
Grilled Chicken Alfredo FAQ
Other Grilled Chicken Recipes You May Enjoy
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients 1x2x3x
Instructions
What seasonings are good for Alfredo?
How can I make chicken Alfredo taste better?
What is the sauce of chicken Alfredo made of?
What is the difference between chicken Alfredo and chicken fettuccine?

If you’ve been to an Italian restaurant lately, you know how expensive a simple pasta dish can be. Why not make it at home, like this Grilled Chicken Alfredo? You won’t believe how quick it comes together and how few ingredients you need for this tasty pasta dish.

Honestly, if you’ve never made Homemade Alfredo Sauce, you’re in for a treat. So easy to make and really just a few ingredients. If Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese is more your style, that will certainly work too.

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I get soooo many comments on my Alfredo Sauce recipe (email, Pinterest, etc.) from people saying they had NO idea how easy it was to make at home. People, it is so easy that once you make it, there is NO turning back.

Consider yourself warned… haha!

I used fettuccine pasta, but you can use your favorite pasta or whatever you have in your house.

The key to the Alfredo sauce is to use heavy cream (not skim milk or low-fat creams) and GOOD quality parmesan cheese (not the stuff in the green tube that we all have…).

Grilled Chicken Alfredo Ingredients

Fettuccine pasta (or your favorite kind of pasta)
Chicken, boneless skinless breasts
Salt & Pepper
Butter
Garlic
Heavy cream
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated good quality

How to Make Grilled Chicken Alfredo

MAKE PASTA. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to box directions for al dente. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
GRILL CHICKEN. Season both sides of chicken with a little salt and pepper. Cook chicken over medium-high heat on grill for about 3-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set aside.
MAKE ALFREDO SAUCE. Place a large pot over medium heat. Melt butter, then stir in minced garlic cloves. Cook about 1 minute or until garlic is soft and fragrant, stirring constantly.
Slowly add the heavy cream to the saucepan, whisk until cream comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
COMBINE. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and thick. Stir in drained cooked pasta. Place on serving plate. Thinly slice chicken and place on top.

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Serving Suggestions

I’d suggest topping the pasta and chicken with a little fresh chopped parsley and/or freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.
For best results, serve the pasta and chicken right away. Alfredo sauce generally tastes better right after it has been made rather than reheated.
Serve this pasta dish with a salad and/or homemade bread like these delicious homemade Fluffy Buttermilk Chive Biscuits or this simple Beer Bread.
A side vegetable would also be great such as steamed broccoli or even these Italian Green Beans or Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Quick Tips for Best Results

I’d suggest serving this pasta dish right away as I mentioned above. You can reheat leftovers, but they might not be as delicious as right after making.
You can use your favorite kind of pasta if you’d like instead of the fettuccine, but make sure you adjust the pasta cooking time as needed.
Let your chicken rest for a little while after removing from the grill and before slicing.
If you like a lot of pasta and/or sauce, you might want to double either or both in the recipe. Some people may find the serving size a bit on the small side. Likewise, if you prefer A LOT of sauce, you may want to double the sauce recipe. Personal preference.

Grilled Chicken Alfredo FAQ

How should I store the Grilled Chicken Alfredo pasta?
It’s best served right away, but if you have leftovers, store covered in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze the Grilled Chicken Alfredo pasta?
I would not recommend freezing this pasta dish. The Alfredo sauce doesn’t generally freeze well.

How long will the pasta last?
Leftovers if covered well, will last at least a few days in the fridge.

Substitutions?
Instead of chicken, you could use your favorite protein/meat and vegetables.

Can I use low-fat ingredients?
I would not recommend using low-fat cream/milk or cheese in the Alfredo sauce. You can, but you may not be thrilled with the results.

What else can I add to this recipe?
You can add your favorite protein/meats (a little bacon on top would be great) or vegetables (asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, etc.). You could also add your favorite spices or seasoning to the chicken before cooking or to the Alfredo sauce such as dried basil, oregano, or Italian seasoning.

What should I serve this pasta with?
See more serving suggestions above, but I would suggest serving this pasta and chicken with a simple salad and/or a green vegetable.

Didn’t turn out, what went wrong?
Generally, if you used low-fat dairy in the sauce, the results may not be great.

Can I make this vegan, vegetarian, low carb, or gluten-free?
Vegan – You can try vegan dairy and cheese in this dish, but results could vary quite a bit.

Vegetarian – Omit the chicken. You could use a vegetarian meat substitute if you’d like.

Low-Carb – Swap out the pasta for a lower carb pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash.

Gluten-Free – Swap out the pasta for gluten-free pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash.

Other Grilled Chicken Recipes You May Enjoy

Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken – Easy grilled chicken with a simple marinade.
Grilled Orange Tarragon Chicken – A light but flavorful dinner recipe!
Cilantro Lime Chicken – Grilled chicken dish with a yogurt marinade.
Chicken Caprese – Grilled chicken topped with mozzarella, tomato, basil, and balsamic reduction.

Hope you enjoy this Grilled Chicken Alfredo. Tell me in the comments what you served it with!

You might also like this Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo and this Chicken Spinach Alfredo!

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Grilled Chicken Alfredo

Grilled Chicken Alfredo, an easy dinner recipe that is so much better than any Italian restaurant!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Calories 766kcal

Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients 1x2x3x

1/2 pound fettuccine pasta (or your favorite pasta)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to box directions for al dente. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Season both sides of chicken with a little salt and pepper. Cook chicken over medium-high heat on grill for about 3-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set aside.
Place a large pot over medium heat. Melt butter, then stir in minced garlic cloves. Cook about 1 minute or until garlic is soft and fragrant, stirring constantly.
Slowly add the heavy cream to the saucepan, whisk until cream comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and thick. Stir in drained cooked pasta. Place on serving plate. Thinly slice chicken and place on top.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: You can add your favorite precooked vegetables to the pasta or on top with the chicken. Top the pasta with a little more grated cheese and/or fresh chopped parsley if desired.SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: You can try using lighter creams or whole milk for a lighter version, but sauce will not thicken as much so you may want to also add a thickener. Try your favorite pasta but be sure to adjust the cooking time as needed.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: grilled chicken pasta, homemade alfredo sauce

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Nutrition:

(Nutrition data is provided when available for informational purposes only and calculated using an online nutritional calculator. For the most accurate information please calculate based on specific ingredients and brands you use as well as any changes you made to the recipe. I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietician and any nutritional information provided should only be used as a general guideline and estimate.)

What seasonings are good for Alfredo?

Traditional Alfredo is a simple white/cream sauce. It is made from butter, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. While the original style is great, I simply like to add garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to make Alfredo sauce taste even better!

How can I make chicken Alfredo taste better?

Extra seasonings and spices will go a long way in adding flavor to a boring jar of sauce. Some of my personal favorites include salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, dried basil, oregano, onion powder or seasoned salt. Start with small amounts (1/2 teaspoon at a time) and add as needed, in order to avoid over-spicing.

What is the sauce of chicken Alfredo made of?

Most Alfredo sauces are made with only Parmesan cheese, butter, cream, and salt. But we took the liberty of adding in some garlic and extra seasonings to make it that much more delicious. This is the only recipe you will ever need!

What is the difference between chicken Alfredo and chicken fettuccine?

What is the difference between chicken alfredo and chicken fettuccine? The difference is that chicken alfredo is made with a creamy sauce while chicken fettuccine can be made with any kind of sauce, creamy or otherwise.