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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 rich, creamy sauce and tender chicken in under 30 minutes, perfect for cozy weeknight 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
  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet or sauté pan. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same pan. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream, stirring to combine. Break pasta in half and add to the pan, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
  5. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking.
  6. When pasta is almost tender, return chicken pieces to the pan. Cook uncovered for another 3-5 minutes to finish cooking chicken and thicken sauce.
  7. Sprinkle in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce is silky. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen. Stir gently to prevent pasta from sticking or breaking. Use fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Let pasta rest off heat for a couple minutes before serving to thicken sauce and meld flavors.

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