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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy one-pot chicken Alfredo recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and fettuccine pasta for a comforting and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound/450g), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth (480ml), low sodium
  • 1 cup milk (240ml), whole or 2%
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml), optional but recommended
  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta (225g), broken in half
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (100g)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned but not fully cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  4. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup milk, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil. Add broken fettuccine pasta, pressing it down so it’s mostly submerged.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Stir every 3-4 minutes to prevent sticking and check liquid level, adding a splash of broth or water if too dry.
  6. When pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed, stir in cooked chicken pieces and ½ cup heavy cream. Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes, stirring until heated through.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Use room temperature liquids to help pasta cook evenly. Stir regularly but gently to prevent sticking. Keep lid slightly off to allow steam to escape and sauce to thicken. Add Parmesan cheese off heat to avoid curdling. If sauce is too thick, add splash of milk or broth to loosen. Fresh garlic is preferred for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk or cashew cream and nutritional yeast for Parmesan. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.

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Keywords: chicken alfredo, one-pot pasta, creamy alfredo sauce, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food

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