Description
One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. Tender chicken and al dente penne pasta come together in a luscious, velvety sauce that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. This one-pot recipe not only simplifies clean-up but also infuses every bite with rich flavors, making it feel gourmet right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add penne pasta and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally. Cook until pasta is al dente according to package instructions.
- Reduce heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot garnished with more Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg