One-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta.
Equipment
- large pot
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta Ideal for holding onto the creamy sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Used for cooking the chicken.
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
- 2 cups Chicken broth For cooking the pasta.
- 1 cup Heavy cream Creates the creamy sauce.
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Adds richness and helps thicken the sauce.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Enhances the flavor.
- to taste Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish.
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out for easy access.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is cooked, reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add vegetables or substitute proteins as desired.