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One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe

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Restaurant-quality chicken alfredo where fettuccine cooks in creamy garlic parmesan sauce alongside tender chicken for luxurious Italian dinner in one pot.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra parmesan for serving
  • Lemon zest (optional)

 

  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Pat chicken strips dry with paper towels.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  • Heat olive oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken in single layer without crowding.
  • Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Transfer chicken to plate and tent with foil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet.
  • Swirl pan to melt butter completely.
  • Add minced garlic and stir 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet to deglaze pan.
  • Scrape up browned bits with wooden spoon.
  • Add white pepper and nutmeg if using.
  • Bring broth to full boil over medium-high heat.
  • Break fettuccine in half if desired and add to boiling broth.
  • Press pasta into liquid and stir immediately.
  • Cook according to package directions (10-12 minutes), stirring every 2-3 minutes.
  • When pasta is al dente, reduce heat to low.
  • Pour heavy cream over pasta and stir to combine.
  • Return chicken to skillet, nestling into pasta.
  • Simmer gently 2-3 minutes to reheat chicken.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add parmesan cheese gradually, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in chopped parsley.
  • Add lemon zest or red pepper flakes if desired.

 

  • Taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

  • Use large deep skillet (12 inches wide, 3 inches deep)
  • Don’t skip searing chicken – builds flavor
  • Pat chicken dry for best browning
  • Fresh grated parmesan melts smoother than pre-shredded
  • Remove from heat before adding cheese to prevent graininess
  • Sauce thickens as it cools – aim for looser consistency
  • Add cream to thin if sauce gets too thick
  • Stir frequently to prevent pasta sticking
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for authentic flavor

 

  • Leftovers thicken – add cream when reheating

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