5.0 from 6 votes
One Pot Chicken Alfredo
A quick and creamy homemade alfredo that's ready in 30 minutes with just one pot to clean! Perfect for busy weeknights when you need comfort food fast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 503 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dry pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic or shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- salt to taste
- chopped chives if desired
- mozzarella cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain pasta.
- In the same large pot, saute minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter. Saute over medium heat until the garlic is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, drained pasta, and chicken. Blend until the cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
- Sprinkle with chives and add mozzarella cheese if desired. You can pop the pot into your oven set on broil if you want to brown the added mozzarella cheese for an added effect.
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Notes
- The secret to restaurant-quality alfredo at home is using freshly grated parmesan cheese. Pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting and can make your sauce grainy. Take the extra minute to grate it yourself—the difference is remarkable. For an extra flavor boost, reserve a tablespoon of pasta cooking water before draining and add it to your finished dish—those starches are liquid gold for sauce consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
503kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
445mg
(19%)
Potassium
327mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
531IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 503kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 531IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.