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One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe Easy Creamy Dinner for Busy Nights

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A quick and easy one-pot chicken Alfredo recipe that delivers creamy, flavorful comfort food perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta, broken in half
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet and stir gently to combine. Add broken fettuccine pasta, pushing it down so it is mostly submerged. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes to prevent sticking. Add more broth if needed.
  6. When pasta is almost tender, return cooked chicken to the skillet and add butter. Stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is thick and creamy.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best sauce texture. Stir gently and often to prevent pasta from sticking. Adjust liquid levels to achieve desired sauce consistency. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and broth.

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Keywords: one-pot, chicken Alfredo, creamy pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, quick recipe

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