Cook the pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the fettuccine until al dente, then drain, keeping a little pasta water.

Sear the chicken

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through.
• Set the chicken aside on a plate.

Make the Alfredo sauce

• Lower the heat, melt the butter in the same pan and cook the garlic until fragrant.
• Pour in the cream and simmer gently.
• Stir in the grated parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Combine and serve

• Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce.
• Add the drained pasta and toss, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
• Season to taste and finish with chopped parsley and black pepper.