Alfredo Chicken Pasta (White Sauce Chicken Pasta)

Watch the full recipe video for tips, tricks & that cheesy mozzarella stretch!

Alfredo Chicken Pasta

Creamy, garlicky, and loaded with cheese — this Alfredo Chicken Pasta is pure comfort food. Perfectly juicy chicken meets rich white sauce and pasta, creating that restaurant-style bite right in your kitchen.

Using olive oil for the chicken, milk + cream for the sauce, and mozzarella for the stringy effect — this recipe brings together authentic Italian technique with the cozy magic of home cooking.

🌿 Ingredients

  • 250 g chicken breast (juliennes or bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1–1.5 tsp black pepper
  • 120–140 g fusilli pasta
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 5–6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) fresh cream
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cube processed cheese (optional, per serving)

🔥 Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add chicken juliennes, season with salt and pepper, stir fry, cover and cook until tender and juicy. Keep aside.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve some starchy water and drain the rest.
  3. In another pan, heat butter. Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Add flour and stir until the raw smell goes away.
  5. Gradually whisk in milk on low flame to form a smooth white sauce. Add salt, oregano, and chili flakes.
  6. Stir in cream, then toss in the boiled pasta and chicken. Mix well. Add reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
  7. Add mozzarella cheese and mix until melted and stringy. Garnish with grated processed cheese if desired.

💡 Tips

  • Do not add oil to pasta water; it prevents the sauce from coating well.
  • Always add milk gradually on low heat to prevent splitting.
  • Starchy pasta water is the secret to a creamy, glossy sauce.
  • Mozzarella gives that restaurant-style cheese pull; processed cheese adds extra richness.
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