How to Make Chicken Alfredo using Cream of Mushroom Soup

Chicken Alfredo is known for three main ingredients: chicken, cheese and pasta. One way to make your chicken Alfredo more tasty is to use cream of mushroom soup in the recipe. Not only will it add flavor, but a thicker consistency to the sauce. Knowing and using the right mix is important in order to not overwhelm the chicken Alfredo with a taste of mushroom. From start to finish, you should be done creating your meal in under 45 minutes.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp. of olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of butter
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz. can cream of mushroom
  • 1 lb. fettuccine
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet while cutting the chicken breasts into 1/4 inch wide strips. Fry the chicken strips over medium heat until cooked through.

  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, cream of mushroom soup and cheese to the saucepan, turning the heat down to low.

  3. Boil 3 qt. of water in a pot. Add the fettuccine and boil for eight minutes and taste to see if it is done. Test again every minute until satisfied; do not cook it over 12 minutes. Drain.

  4. Mix the chicken and sauce in a large bowl. Pour the fettuccine into another bowl. Serve with the chicken and sauce mix poured over the fettuccine.