Description
A creamy and comforting one pot chicken Alfredo where tender pasta and juicy chicken cook together in a rich parmesan cream sauce for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz dry fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large deep pot over medium heat and allow it to warm.
- Add the butter and let it melt, then stir in the garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the water and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the dry pasta and cooked chicken pieces, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: one pot chicken alfredo, creamy chicken pasta, easy alfredo recipe, weeknight pasta dinner