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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, offering a restaurant-quality meal with minimal cleanup. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, absorbing all the delicious flavors while creating an incredibly creamy texture without needing heavy cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and milk, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Break the pasta in half and add it to the pot along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to ensure all pasta is submerged in the liquid.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-shredded for the creamiest sauce. Don't skip browning the chicken first to create fond for depth of flavor. For a golden top, transfer to baking dish, add extra cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes.