Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner in 30 Minutes
A quick and easy creamy one-pot chicken Alfredo recipe that cooks in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights and comforting dinners with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine or linguine pasta, broken in half
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant without burning.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, breaking noodles in half if needed. Stir gently to separate noodles.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
- Return chicken to the pan, stir in Parmesan cheese and butter until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen. Avoid high heat to prevent cream from scorching or separating. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture. Butter at the end adds extra silkiness. For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free pasta and adjust cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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