Description
A quick and easy one pot chicken alfredo recipe that is creamy, delicious, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: One Pot Chicken Alfredo, easy dinner recipe, creamy pasta