Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A quick and easy one-pot chicken Alfredo pasta recipe that delivers rich, velvety sauce and tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights and comforting dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound/450g), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounces (340g) fettuccine or linguine, broken in half
- 4 cups (960ml) low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup (about 100g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and grate Parmesan (5 minutes).
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir gently for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil. Add broken pasta pieces, pressing them down to submerge. Stir immediately to prevent sticking. Cover with lid and simmer, stirring every 3-4 minutes, for 15-18 minutes until pasta is almost tender.
- Return chicken to the pot. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and stir gently until cheese melts and sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Add more broth or cream if sauce is too thick.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Watch pasta closely during simmering to avoid overcooking. Stir regularly to prevent sticking and ensure even sauce thickening. Add cream gradually for best sauce texture. For leftovers, reheat gently with added milk or broth to restore creaminess. Use gluten-free pasta or dairy-free substitutes for dietary adaptations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 ½ cups per s
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
Keywords: one-pot, chicken Alfredo, creamy pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food