Description
This One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is easy to make in just one pot. Tender chicken breast is cooked with fettuccine pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce, topped with freshly grated parmesan and parsley for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 200 g / 7oz chicken breast, cut in half horizontally
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g / 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 cups milk, any fat %
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock / broth
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup thickened / heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Pasta: In the same pot, add fettuccine, milk, chicken stock, and garlic. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until pasta is tender.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in cream and parmesan until sauce is creamy. Slice chicken and add back to the pot.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or peas for added nutrition.
- You can use different types of pasta like penne or linguine if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg