Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Dinner Recipe Easy 30-Minute Meal
A luscious, creamy, dreamy one-pot chicken Alfredo dinner that cooks up in just 30 minutes with tender chicken, silky sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Perfect for quick, comforting weeknight meals with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta (can substitute linguine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of oregano, basil, thyme)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
- Heat butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown but not fully cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic to the pan. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, then add dry fettuccine pasta, breaking strands in half if needed to fit. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Pasta will absorb liquid and sauce will thicken.
- When pasta is nearly done, stir chicken back into the pot. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
If sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream to loosen it. If too thin, simmer uncovered a few more minutes. Stir gently and often to prevent pasta from sticking or burning. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and adjust cooking time. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
Keywords: one-pot, chicken Alfredo, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy meal, weeknight dinner, comfort food