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One-Pot Pasta Alfredo with Chicken

Creamy, dreamy, and absolutely divine—this one-pot chicken Alfredo is restaurant-quality comfort food made easy! The pasta cooks right in the creamy sauce, soaking up all that garlicky, Parmesan goodness while the chicken adds protein to make it a complete meal. Your family won't believe this luxurious dish came together in just one pot!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces fettuccine pasta broken in half
  • 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken pieces with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate.
  3. In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg (if using). Stir well and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the broken fettuccine pasta to the pot, making sure it's submerged in the liquid. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Let stand for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.