Cheesy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A delightful one-pot dish combining creamy sauce, tender chicken, and pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
For the chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
For the sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot. Season it with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sauté the chicken until it turns golden brown and is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
Preparing the Pasta
- In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- Add the fettuccine pasta and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook according to the package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pot and mix everything well.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then remove from heat. Serve hot with fresh parsley on top if desired.
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Notes
For best results, use high-quality pasta and fresh ingredients. Customize with vegetables or alternative proteins as desired.