Description
This One Pot Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, rich pasta dish made with tender diced chicken, garlic, and a flavorful Alfredo sauce. All cooked in one pot for easy cleanup and full of cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 quart low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 cups parmesan cheese, freshly shredded with a microplane
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 7-8 minutes). Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same pot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the penne pasta to the pot and stir to submerge it in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick.
- Add Cheese and Chicken: Once the pasta is cooked, return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the freshly shredded parmesan cheese, a little at a time, until the sauce becomes creamy and thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some crushed red pepper flakes or sauté some mushrooms along with the garlic.
- If the sauce gets too thick, you can add more chicken broth or cream to reach your desired consistency.
- You can also add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: One pot chicken alfredo, creamy chicken pasta, easy chicken pasta, penne alfredo, weeknight dinner