Description
Indulge in this creamy, comforting One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta, perfect for quick weeknight meals or special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Dice the chicken and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot; stir to combine and let simmer gently.
- Add uncooked pasta, ensuring it's submerged in liquid. Cover and cook according to package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes).
- Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning as necessary and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg