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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

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A quick and easy one-pot chicken Alfredo recipe that delivers creamy, garlicky comfort in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 ½ cups (600 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 8 ounces (225 g) uncooked fettuccine pasta, broken in half
  • 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and brown without stirring for 2 minutes, then toss and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes total. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium and sauté minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the pan, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Submerge broken fettuccine pasta in the liquid, pushing it down gently.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and sauce coats pasta.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen. Stir gently and frequently during simmering to prevent pasta from sticking or clumping. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with vegan alternative. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or spiralized vegetables.

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