Description
This quick and creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe combines tender sliced chicken breasts, perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes and all cooked in a single skillet, it offers a comforting and flavorful meal with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Pasta & Liquids
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (uncooked)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Aromatics & Dairy
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
Seasonings & Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and start cooking pasta: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add the uncooked fettuccine pasta, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer until pasta is tender: Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 12-15 minutes until it absorbs most of the liquid and is tender. Keep the heat at medium-low to avoid burning.
- Finish the Alfredo sauce: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and creamy. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing everything well to combine and heat through.
- Serve and garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for color and freshness. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- Use thin chicken slices to ensure quick and even cooking without drying out.
- Stir the pasta frequently while cooking to prevent it from sticking or burning.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is essential for the best flavor and smooth sauce texture; avoid pre-grated varieties.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently and avoid boiling to prevent curdling or separation.
- Adjust the amount of chicken broth and cream as needed based on your pasta brand to achieve the desired sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: One-Pot Chicken Alfredo, creamy chicken pasta, quick chicken Alfredo, easy weeknight dinner, one skillet meal
