Description
A creamy and delicious one pot chicken Alfredo pasta recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken breast cooked to perfection in a rich Alfredo sauce made with milk, chicken broth, cream, and parmesan. This quick and easy skillet meal combines the classic flavors of fettuccine Alfredo with a simple, fuss-free cooking method, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 200 g / 7 oz chicken breast, cut in half horizontally
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Pasta and Sauce
- 250 g / 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 cups milk, any fat percentage
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock / broth
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup thickened / heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and cook chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken onto a plate and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly while the pasta cooks.
- Simmer liquids and add pasta: In the same skillet, add the milk, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the fettuccine pasta and move it around every 30 seconds to prevent sticking. Continue cooking until the pasta softens, about 3 minutes.
- Continue cooking pasta: Reduce heat to medium, stirring every couple of minutes to ensure even cooking. By around 9–10 minutes, the pasta should be almost cooked with some liquid still in the skillet.
- Add cream and parmesan: Stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese until combined. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and pasta is fully cooked. If the sauce becomes too thick or gluggy, add a splash of hot water and toss to bring it back to a silky consistency.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh parsley. Enjoy your creamy one pot chicken Alfredo pasta!
Notes
- This recipe is made entirely in one pot, minimizing cleanup and cooking time.
- Use any fat percentage milk according to preference or dietary needs.
- If sauce becomes too thick or sticky, add a small amount of hot water to loosen it.
- Fresh parsley adds a lovely color and fresh flavor to the dish.
- Video demonstration is available to guide through the process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 400 g
- Calories: 491 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
