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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot chicken Alfredo pasta recipe that delivers creamy, cheesy comfort food perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta, broken in half
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden brown. Stir and cook another 2 minutes until mostly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same pan. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, scraping up browned bits from the pan bottom.
  5. Add softened cream cheese in chunks. Stir continuously until melted and sauce is smooth.
  6. Add broken fettuccine pasta to the simmering sauce, pushing down to submerge. Cover with lid and cook over medium-low heat, stirring every 3-4 minutes to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes to thicken sauce and warm through.
  8. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream. If too thin, cook uncovered longer to reduce. Use softened cream cheese for smooth melting. Stir pasta frequently to prevent sticking. For dairy-free, substitute cream and cream cheese with coconut milk and dairy-free cream cheese, and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Gluten-free pasta can be used as a substitute.

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

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