Ingredients

For the Noodles

• 16 ounces of dry fettuccine pasta

For the Chicken

• 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper
• 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of butter

For the Sauce

• ½ cup of butter, cut into large cubes or slices
• 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• ¾ teaspoon of garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon of Italian Seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper
• 2 cups of freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package directions, usually 10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain well.
2. Season chicken breasts with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Once it's shimmering, swirl the pan to evenly distribute. Add the chicken and leave it for 5-7 minutes, until the bottom is golden-brown. Flip and add in 1 tablespoon of butter between them, picking up the pan to give it a gentle swirl. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes.
4. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 3 minutes. Cut into ½-inch-thick slices. Tent with foil while you prepare the sauce.
5. In the same pan, over medium-low heat, add the butter and cream; whisk until butter has melted.
6. Add in the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; whisk until combined and smooth.
7. Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly, until it starts to thicken.
8. Stir in the parmesan cheese just until melted and the sauce is smooth. (If the sauce ends up too thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, to thin it out.)
9. Take sauce off the heat and immediately toss with the cooked fettuccine noodles.
10. Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top with a few slices of chicken. Garnish with parsley, more Parmesan, and black pepper if desired.