Description
This Honey Butter Chicken Alfredo is a deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring tender, honey-glazed chicken breast combined with a rich Parmesan Alfredo sauce and perfectly cooked fettuccine. A quick skillet-cooked meal that balances sweet and savory flavors to elevate your classic Alfredo.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking chicken)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
- 250 g fettuccine
Sauce
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook it until al dente according to package instructions, usually 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare honey butter chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of honey over the chicken and stir to coat evenly, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the honey caramelizes slightly. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens and is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine all elements: Add the honey butter chicken back into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss in the cooked fettuccine, gently mixing everything together. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture in the Alfredo sauce.
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred; cooking time may vary.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency for a creamier finish.
- For a lower fat version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Add freshly chopped parsley or basil as a garnish for color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Honey butter chicken, Alfredo sauce, fettuccine pasta, creamy chicken pasta, quick dinner recipe, Italian pasta
