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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot chicken Alfredo pasta recipe that delivers a creamy, flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish balances rich sauce with tender chicken and pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta, broken in half
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side.
  3. Flip chicken and cook another 3 minutes until fully cooked but still juicy. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, and half-and-half to the skillet. Stir gently to combine, ensuring pasta is submerged.
  6. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover pan with lid slightly ajar to prevent boiling over.
  7. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender but not mushy. Add more broth or water if needed.
  8. Stir in cooked chicken pieces and Parmesan cheese until cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and remaining Italian seasoning to taste.
  10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor and avoid burning it. Stir pasta regularly to prevent sticking. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or milk. Breaking pasta in half helps it cook evenly in one pot. For dairy-free, substitute half-and-half with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and adjust liquid as needed.

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

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