One-Pot Chicken Alfredo (Printable Version)

Comforting chicken and fettuccine simmered in creamy Parmesan sauce with garlic and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Pasta

02 - 12 ounces dried fettuccine

→ Dairy

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

08 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
10 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add butter and allow it to melt completely.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk. Stir to combine and bring mixture to a simmer.
05 - Add the fettuccine, pressing it down so the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid.
06 - Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 12 to 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
07 - Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning, adding additional salt or pepper as needed.
09 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Easy cleanup
02 -
  • Contains dairy (butter cream milk Parmesan) wheat (pasta) and possible traces of egg in pasta
  • Contains chicken (poultry)
03 -
  • For a shortcut use rotisserie chicken added after pasta is cooked
  • Try adding steamed broccoli or mushrooms for extra nutrition
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