Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo – The best creamy one-pot chicken alfredo recipe that uses a mix of cream cheese and parmesan.
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One Pot Chicken Alfredo For the Win!
This one-pot chicken alfredo is delicious, creamy, and so easy to make!
The chicken is tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked alongside a rich, creamy alfredo sauce.
The entire dish is made in one pot so it’s perfect for a weeknight meal with minimal dishes.
Not only is it easy to make, but the entire meal is done in 25 minutes from start to finish!
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe Ingredients
- chicken breast
- avocado oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- garlic
- chicken broth
- pasta
- parmesan
- cream cheese
- fresh oregano
- fresh basil
How to Make Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Detailed instructions and measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, add oil and turn on high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken quickly. You want the chicken to be brown on the outside, but it does not need to be cooked through.
- Once the chicken is seared, turn the heat down to low. Add in the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Just until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Turn the heat back up to high and add the pasta and chicken broth. Bring it to a boil.
- Once it’s up to a boil, turn it down to a simmer and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked to al dente and more than half the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add in the cream cheese and stir until it’s mixed through and melted. Then add in the parmesan cheese, mixing it through until melted.
- Add in your fresh oregano and fresh basil. Stir until combined and serve with your favorite garlic bread.
One Pot Alfredo Tips and Tricks
- I recommend using fresh herbs and fresh garlic. It adds a lot of flavor and stands up to the creamy, cheesy sauce.
- You can use whatever pasta you have on hand.
- Be sure the exterior of your chicken breast is dry (without water), it will help it sear properly.
- I recommend using freshly grated parmesan. It melts and tastes better than the pre-shredded kind.
How to serve this Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Creamy Chicken Alfredo makes a perfect weeknight meal. It can be paired with easy-to-make side dishes like:
Storing this Chicken Alfredo Recipe with Cream Cheese
Chicken Alfredo with Cream Cheese should be cooled completely before storing. Once it has cooled, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Chicken alfredo can dry out when left over. I recommend adding a little chicken broth or heavy cream when reheating the leftovers.
For the best results when reheating, add them to a skillet and heat over low heat adding the chicken broth and heavy cream as needed for your desired consistency. You should only need just a splash.
FAQ for Chicken Alfredo with Cream Cheese
Not at all! You can use whatever pasta you prefer or what you happen to have on hand.
I like to keep it simple with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
For the best flavor and to get that delicious, thick, creamy sauce, its best to use heavy cream for alfredo.
Alfredo can separate and dry out as it cools but will stay creamy once you make it. If you find that it begins to dry out or separate, a splash of cream or broth can help bring it back together.
The key to a creamy and thick alfredo sauce is to use either heavy cream or cream cheese. This particular recipe uses cream cheese, but heavy cream combined with parmesan will give you a creamy, thick sauce.
alterations for picky eaters
- If they are picky on protein, you can swap it for a protein they enjoy.
- Serve it with mozzarella on top!
- Serve their plate before stirring in the fresh herbs if they have an aversion to green food.
- Pick a fun pasta shape!
alterations to lower calories or ww points
- Use fat free or reduced fat cream cheese.
- Use a pasta alternative.
- Use less pasta and bulk it up with vegetables like broccoli.
- Omit the pasta (adjust the broth to compensate) and serve it over spaghetti squash.
- Use low fat or reduced fat parmesan cheese.
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One Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1" pieces
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces fettuccini pasta uncooked
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, add oil and turn on high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken quickly. You want the chicken to be brown on the outside, but it does not need to be cooked through. It will continue to cook in the broth.
- Once the chicken is seared, turn the heat down to low. Add in the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Just until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Turn the heat back up to high and add the pasta and chicken broth. Bring it to a boil.
- Once it's up to a boil, turn it down to a simmer and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked to al dente and more than half the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add in the cream cheese and stir until it's mixed through and melted. Then add in the parmesan cheese, mixing it through until melted.
- Add in your fresh oregano and fresh basil. Stir until combined and serve with your favorite garlic bread.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
