Description
This Cheesy One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate easy dinner idea. It’s a quick one-pan meal packed with tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta—all in under 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights, cozy dinners, or even meal prep. Whether you’re looking for a healthy-ish comfort meal or a kid-approved dinner recipe, this dish checks every box. Keywords: easy dinner, chicken pasta, one pot recipe, creamy Alfredo, quick meal, food ideas.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Add fettuccine noodles directly into the pot. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 10–12 minutes.
6. Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Mix until sauce is thick and creamy.
7. Slice the chicken and return to the pot. Heat for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
8. Garnish with parsley if using and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
Stir the pasta frequently to avoid sticking or clumping.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating leftovers to revive the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, chicken Alfredo, easy dinner