Description
This One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, comforting dinner made with tender chicken, garlic, parmesan, and pasta cooked together in one pot. The pasta simmers directly in a rich cream sauce, creating a silky texture without extra dishes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy family-friendly meal delivers restaurant-quality flavor with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 250 g (9 oz) fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta directly into the pot. Let it simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot and stir well.
- Add grated parmesan and nutmeg. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of warm milk or broth while reheating. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg