Name: One-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 ounces fettuccine pasta; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

This One-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo is the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce all come together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze.

The addition of garlic, butter, and Parmesan creates a rich, velvety sauce that coats each bite, while the chicken provides a savory protein to complete the dish. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and ease of preparation, and it’s sure to satisfy your family’s hunger with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use heavy cream for a richer, creamier sauce.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning to the sauce.
You can substitute chicken with shrimp or even make it vegetarian by using mushrooms.
Stir the pasta occasionally to prevent sticking while cooking.
Add a splash of chicken broth to thin the sauce if it gets too thick.

Yield: 4 servings

One-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo

A creamy, one-pot chicken Alfredo that’s easy to make and full of flavor.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pot, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
Add fettuccine pasta, stirring occasionally. Cook until pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add cooked chicken back to the pot and stir to combine.
Serve garnished with chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
Make sure to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 802Total Fat 59gSaturated Fat 36gTrans Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 223mgSodium 882mgCarbohydrates 35gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 35g

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