One Pot Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Everyone loves cheesy chicken Alfredo- but I LOVE this recipe because everything cooks in one pot making clean-up a breeze!
Serving6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (diced into bite sized pieces)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Equipment
Instructions
- Add oil to large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and season with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Saute for 2-3 minutes or until chicken starts to lightly brown. Add in garlic and saute for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, cream, pasta and basil and mix to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover pan and reduce to a summer. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and add Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and fully mixed in.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- When buying alfredo sauce, look for the one with the most fat and calories because it will have the best flavor.
- Name brand broths are clearer. When making this creamy sauce, you will want to use the clearer broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 662 kcal · Carbohydrates: 32 g · Protein: 34 g · Fat: 44 g · Saturated Fat: 23 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 158 mg · Sodium: 975 mg · Potassium: 460 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 1279 IU · Vitamin C: 7 mg · Calcium: 500 mg · Iron: 1 mg