One-Skillet Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Name: One-Skillet Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup milk; 1.5 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated); 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 8 ounce fettuccine pasta (cooked al dente according to package directions); 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Creamy, indulgent Alfredo pasta with tender chicken, made easily in a single skillet for a quick and satisfying Italian-American dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.37/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1.5 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 ounce fettuccine pasta (cooked al dente according to package directions)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Cook fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk, stirring to combine.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, and ground nutmeg until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, you can simmer it uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the pasta. This dish is rich and comforting, perfect for a cooler evening.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 620
Protein: 45.1 g
Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
Fat: 33.2 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 18.5 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 185 mg