Description
This restaurant-style chicken and shrimp Alfredo is rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Tender strips of chicken and juicy shrimp are cooked to golden perfection and tossed in a silky homemade Alfredo sauce made with garlic, butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Served over fettuccine pasta, this comforting classic is perfect for date night, family dinners, or anytime you want something indulgent. With minimal prep and just one pan, you’ll have an impressive meal on the table in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon wedge
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- Add shrimp to the same skillet, season lightly, and cook 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat, melt butter in the skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and let simmer gently. Gradually stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
- Return pasta, chicken, and shrimp to the pan. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture.
- Don’t skip salting your pasta water—it’s key to flavor.
- Add a handful of sautéed spinach or roasted mushrooms to boost nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté + Boil
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 210mg