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Cheesy One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta - Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This cheesy one pot chicken Alfredo pasta is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights when you crave something comforting but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. With everything cooked in a single pot, you'll enjoy rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then add the pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Choose fettuccine for best results, don't overcook pasta as it continues cooking in residual heat, use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting, and customize with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms during last 5 minutes of cooking.