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Simple Chicken Alfredo Recipe With Jar Sauce

A quick and easy creamy pasta dish with chicken and Alfredo sauce, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 jar 15 oz Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Colander for draining pasta
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Carefully drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour the jar of Alfredo sauce over the chicken in the skillet, stirring well to combine, and let the sauce warm through.
  7. Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce.
  8. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  9. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

For extra creaminess, reserve a little pasta water before draining and stir it into the sauce. Serve with garlic bread or a crisp salad.