Description
This indulgent and easy Chicken Smothered in Cheesy Alfredo Three-Cheese Spaghetti Sauce delivers restaurant-level comfort in every bite. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and nestled in a luxurious three-cheese Alfredo sauce, all served over tender spaghetti. It’s a family-friendly favorite packed with flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekend indulgence. Whether you’re seeking quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta dishes, or a cheesy chicken recipe, this one checks all the boxes for your next easy dinner, comfort food craving, or food idea to impress.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz spaghetti
2 cups three-cheese Alfredo sauce (Parmesan, Romano, Asiago blend)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and pour in Alfredo sauce. Stir and heat through. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer in the sauce for 3–4 minutes.
6. Toss spaghetti with the sauce or serve chicken over a bed of pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the richest Alfredo sauce if making it homemade.
Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating to maintain a smooth sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 910
- Fat: 39
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 130