Description
Indulge in this creamy and delicious One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 tsp olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in pasta, heavy cream, and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy; fold in spinach if using until wilted before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg