Quick One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

Quick One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

The beauty of this chicken Alfredo is that it's done in less than thirty minutes, ingredients are minimal, and there is only one pan to wash! The thinly sliced chicken breasts are what allows this to cook so much faster.

Ingredients

  • ½ pound skinless

    boneless chicken breasts

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 large clove garlic

    minced

  • 8 ounces fettucine

    broken in half

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

    plus more for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 3 thinner pieces using a sharp knife. Sprinkle each chicken piece with garlic salt and Italian seasoning on both sides.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove onto a plate.

  3. 3

    Add milk and garlic to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add fettuccine. Cook, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent sticking until pasta has softened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring every couple of minutes, 6 to 7 minutes more. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and pasta is cooked, about 2 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Quick One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

Quick One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

3.8(30)

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About this Recipe

Craving creamy, comforting chicken Alfredo but short on time and dreading a pile of dishes? This Quick One-Pot Chicken Alfredo is your perfect weeknight solution, delivering rich flavor with minimal effort and cleanup.

The genius of this recipe lies in its elegant simplicity and remarkable speed. By using thinly sliced chicken breasts, we ensure quick, even cooking, allowing the entire dish to come together rapidly. And the best part? Everything, from pasta to sauce, cooks in a single pan, transforming your busy weeknight dinner into a stress-free culinary delight.

Prepare for a wonderfully satisfying meal where tender, flavorful chicken meets perfectly cooked fettuccine, all coated in a luxuriously creamy Alfredo sauce. The sauce, made rich with heavy whipping cream and infused with aromatic garlic and classic Italian seasoning, clings beautifully to every strand of pasta. You'll find the freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts seamlessly into the sauce, adding a salty, umami depth that makes each bite utterly delicious. It's a comforting, hearty dish that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly quick to prepare and incredibly approachable for any home cook.

Customization & Variations

  • For an even richer sauce, you could slightly increase the heavy whipping cream while proportionally decreasing the milk.
  • While Parmesan is classic, a blend including Pecorino Romano could add a sharper, saltier kick to the sauce.
  • If fresh garlic isn't handy, a little extra garlic salt can still enhance the savory profile, though fresh offers a brighter flavor.

This quick chicken Alfredo is perfect for busy weeknights, a cozy date night in, or any time you need a comforting meal without the fuss. Serve it hot with a generous sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese, perhaps alongside a simple green salad or some crusty bread to sop up every last bit of that amazing sauce.

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