Description
Creamy and delicious One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta that combines tender chicken, luscious Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta all cooked in a single pot for a quick, comforting Italian-inspired meal with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta, uncooked
Aromatics & Fats
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Liquids & Cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Season diced chicken breast with salt and pepper. Add to the pot and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside to keep warm.
- Cook the Garlic: In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt, building the flavor base for the Alfredo sauce.
- Add Liquids and Pasta: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add uncooked fettuccine, pressing it down gently and spreading out to prevent sticking. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- Finish with Cheese and Chicken: Once pasta is cooked and most liquid absorbed, stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Return cooked chicken to the pot and mix well until the sauce is creamy and chicken is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Monitor pasta closely to keep it al dente and prevent mushiness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor and melting.
- Stir pasta regularly while cooking to avoid clumping.
- Adjust sauce creaminess by adding more cheese or a splash of pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta, creamy chicken pasta, quick chicken Alfredo, easy one pot meal, Italian pasta dish, weeknight dinner, creamy Alfredo sauce
