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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 want a comforting, creamy pasta dish without the mountain of dishes. With everything cooked in a single pot, you'll have a rich, satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes that your whole family will love.
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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, cubed
  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Break pasta in half and add to the pot, stirring to submerge. Return the cooked chicken to the pot.
  5. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Choose fettuccine or linguine for best results, don't overcook the pasta (aim for al dente), use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting, and customize with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms during the last 5 minutes of cooking.