Description
One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy and comforting dish that brings warmth to your dinner table. With tender chicken pieces enveloped in rich Alfredo sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, it’s the ideal meal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal cleanup, making it a favorite among home cooks seeking both flavor and convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and pasta; stir well. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- When pasta is nearly done, pour in heavy cream and add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until creamy and combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot, mix well, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg