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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

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A quick and easy one-pot chicken Alfredo recipe that delivers rich, creamy sauce with tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional but recommended)
  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta, broken in half
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch chunks). Mince the garlic finely.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large deep skillet or wide saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add chicken pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper, and brown for 4-5 minutes without stirring much. Stir and cook another 2-3 minutes until mostly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and 1 cup milk, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Add broken fettuccine pieces, pressing them down to submerge mostly. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid absorbed.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the pan, pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream, stir well, and cook 2-3 minutes to warm through.
  8. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter until cheese melts and sauce thickens to creamy consistency.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add a splash of milk if sauce is too thick.
  10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

If pasta absorbs too much liquid before tender, add more broth or water in small increments. Stir gently but frequently to prevent sticking. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and enhances flavor. Let sauce rest off heat for a minute to thicken without curdling. For dairy-free, substitute milk and cream with canned coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese. Gluten-free pasta and broth can be used for gluten-free version.

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