Classic One Pot Chicken Alfredo

Bring a little piece of Italy to your kitchen with this homemade chicken alfredo. It’s simple and makes a great weeknight plate. Filled with creamy sauce, garlic, fresh broccoli, juicy chicken, noodles, and melty cheese. Learn how to make chicken alfredo.

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This is the best chicken alfredo pasta recipe ever! It’s comforting, rich, and the meal to indulge in. With just 15 minutes of cook time, it is practically effortless to make. Grab your alfredo sauce, chicken, and supplies, and let’s get going on this easy chicken alfredo!

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Why Make This Recipe

• Minimal effort required
• Better than take-out
• Rich and creamy
• Only 15 minutes hands-on time
• One-pot dish for easy cleanup
• Good for all occasions
• Frugal dinner idea
• Creamy chicken alfredo is great for reheating the next day for leftovers

• Minced garlic
• Butter
• Half and half
• Water
• Mozzarella cheese
• Sea salt
• Fresh broccoli
• Parmesan cheese
• Cooked chicken
• Tagliatelle alfredo noodles

How to Make

The full directions and measurements for this chicken alfredo pasta recipe are in the printable recipe card below! See how easy this one-pot recipe is.

1. Melt the butter and saute the garlic. Once the garlic is fragrant, pour in the half and half, water, and salt. Stir well.

2. Add the tagliatelle noodles into the skillet and add a lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

3. Flip the noodles over and cover with sauce. Cook an additional 3 minutes.

4. Sprinkle in mozzarella cheese and stir. Once melted, add in the broccoli, cooked chicken, and parmesan cheese. Mix and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. This causes the sauce to thicken, and it softens the broccoli.

5. Garnish with more parmesan and serve warm. Devour!

Optional Ideas

Meat | You can swap out the chicken for shrimp to add a new spin! Or, go wild and add in some cooked, crumbled bacon.

Cooked steak is another juicy idea that is pretty tasty. Lastly, consider adding your usual meatballs.

Vegetables | Asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, peas would be great veggies to add. You will need to add them at the end when you toss in the broccoli for the best results.

Herbs | Sprinkle some chopped oregano, parsley, or basil and add it to the top of the chicken alfredo. You’ll notice how vibrant it looks and tastes.

Practical notes

What goes with chicken alfredo?

Honestly, this dish is so good it is a great stand-alone meal idea. Because it has protein and veggies, it’s filling. Some great side dish ideas that go well would be breadsticks, garden salad, or roasted vegetables.

Can we use different pasta?

Sure, you can swap the tagliatelle noodles with fettuccini or linguine noodles. Both are great options that will taste great. You will need to prepare the noodles ahead of time and cook them until they are almost done. Then add them to the sauce.

How do you thicken alfredo sauce?

As the chicken alfredo sits, the sauce will naturally thicken up. If you prefer it to be even thicker, go ahead and add in some extra mozzarella cheese or parmesan. It will be extra cheesy and thicker with the addition. Add 1/2 cup mozzarella or 1/4 cup parmesan.

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Ingredients

Makes 4 -6

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups half and half
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 cup parmesan
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken thighs work well
• 7 circles tagliatelle noodles
• 2 cups broccoli, finely chopped (optional)

Equipment

• Rae Dunn BEAT Whisk
• Vegetable Chopper
• Garlic Press
• Meat Claws
• Tagliatelle All’Uovo Italian Egg Pasta Nest

Method

1. In a large skillet you will start by heating up your butter until it is melted. Toss in the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes to allow it to become fragrant.
2. Now you will whisk in your half and half, water, and sprinkle in the sea salt. Turn the heat to medium stirring continously.
3. Now you will place your tagliatelle noodles in the cream sauce and cover with a lid. You will find the mixture will boil after you cover the pan.
4. Cook for 5-7 minutes, make sure to watch the dish so it doens’t over-boil and spill out.
5. Use tongs to flip the round noodles over and cover back up for an additional 3 minutes.
6. Remove the lid and stir and when your pasta is close to done, you will add in the mozzarella cheese. Turn the heat down a little to low-medium heat. Stir often, and toss in broccoli, and cooked diced or shredded chicken.
7. Remove from heat, and allow the mixture to sit with the lid on for 5-10 minutes.
8. Top with salt, pepper, and parmesan. This is a delicious one pot alfredo recipe.

Kitchen notes

If you want to use fettuccine noodles just cook them in a separate pan as directed. Then drain and toss into the sauce at the end of cooking. You can pan-sear chicken that has been seasoned with salt and pepper if you would like. We would dice into 1-inch cubes and then cook till fully done, then move on to sauce if you don’t have pre-cooked chicken on hand. Feel free to leave out the broccoli if you would like. Store leftover alfredo chicken in the fridge for a few days. This dish due to the sauce does not freeze well.