One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Alfredo
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4.9
One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Alfredo
Description
The recipe begins by seasoning and searing boneless, skinless chicken thighs until golden and cooked through, then setting them aside. The remaining oil is used to gently fry onions and garlic until fragrant, followed by mushrooms for added umami. White wine is optionally reduced in this step to concentrate flavor. Broth and cream form the base of the sauce, to which dried pasta is added and cooked until al dente by simmering gently while stirring occasionally.
Parmesan cheese is incorporated late to enrich the sauce, which can be thinned with extra cream if needed. The creamy sauce balances garlic and cheese flavors, while tender chicken pieces integrate proteins and textures. The one-pot approach simplifies preparation and cleanup.
The dish can be garnished with chopped fresh parsley for freshness. Using freshly grated Parmesan and quality white wine improves the depth of flavor. The sauce thickens as it stands, so it is recommended to serve immediately after the pasta is cooked to maintain its creaminess.
Variations include dicing the chicken early and cooking it with the other ingredients, or adjusting cream thickness with alternative dairy options. Seasoning can be tailored during the final sauce adjustment stage for a balanced taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thigh or breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 pinch salt to season
- 1 pinch black pepper to season, cracked
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced, or 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup white wine optional, dry
- 8 oz brown mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream divided, thickened cream, light cream, evaporated milk can also be used
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta penne or fettuccini, dry
- 1 ½ cups Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 pinch parsley chopped, to garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat half of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil in the pot. Fry onion until transparent, stirring occasionally (about 2 minutes). Sauté the garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then add in the white wine and allow to reduce to half (about 4-5 minutes). Add the mushrooms and cook for about a minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Pour in broth and 1 cup of cream (or evaporated milk); season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer then add the pasta. Mix well, reduce the heat to a slow simmer while stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until it melts through the sauce. Remove from heat immediately and slowly add in ¼-1/2 cup remaining cream if sauce it too thick for your liking. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- Slice the chicken into strips and stir through the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan, if desired
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese to enhance flavor and melt evenly.
- A good quality dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc is recommended if used.
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding hot water or more cream as needed.
- Serve immediately after cooking to prevent sauce evaporation and maintain creamy texture.
- You may dice the chicken before searing and cook it throughout with the other ingredients if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 917 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 917kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 236mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1.191mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 874mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1.657IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 555mg | 56% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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