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Cheesy One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta: Your New Favorite Weeknight Dinner

This creamy one-pot chicken Alfredo pasta combines tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta in a single pot for minimal cleanup. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's the perfect family-friendly weeknight dinner that delivers classic comfort food with practical convenience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta, making sure it's fully submerged in the liquid. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once pasta is al dente and most liquid has been absorbed, reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Continue stirring until cheeses are melted and sauce is creamy and smooth. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or additional cream to reach desired consistency.
  6. Remove from heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes to thicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Choose fettuccine or linguine for best results, cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking, use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting, and let sauce rest off heat to thicken naturally.