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Easy Creamy Chicken Alfredo Without Cream Recipe for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy chicken Alfredo recipe that uses milk and butter instead of heavy cream, delivering a rich and silky sauce perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips or bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper, for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta
  • Chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional garnish)
  • Extra Parmesan for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the butter and garlic, stirring constantly with a whisk to form a smooth paste (roux). Cook for 1-2 minutes until pale golden.
  5. Slowly pour in 2 cups of warm milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Keep whisking as the sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Add reserved pasta water if sauce becomes too thick.
  6. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add drained pasta and gently toss until well coated. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

Warm the milk before adding to the roux to prevent lumps. Whisk constantly when adding flour and milk. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid steaming.

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Keywords: chicken alfredo, creamy pasta, no cream alfredo, easy dinner, weeknight meal, creamy chicken pasta

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