This Easy One Pan Chicken Alfredo recipe has become a favorite for my family, especially in the fall when we all crave something a little warm and comforting. It’s creamy, savory and packed with protein goodness. It’s perfect for a cozy night, or even a busy weekday. I love it because it requires minimal clean up!
Check out the other one pot recipes on this site, and it also pairs well with this spinach pie recipe.
Ingredients
I absolutely love this dish and how easy it is to make. I think we make it twice every month! One Pan Chicken Alfredo is ready in less than 30 mins! 🕒 Here’s what you need:
- chicken breasts
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- paprika
- flour
- butter
- heavy whipping cream
- grated or shredded parmesan
- cooked fettuccine noodles
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here’s a quick summary of how to make the easy one pan chicken Alfredo recipe.
- Step 1: Sauté the chicken. Heat butter in a pan, season the chicken and cook until browned.
- Step 2: Remove chicken from the pan, and without cleaning it add in butter, heavy cream, parmesan, and garlic.
- Step 3: Add the pasta.
- Step 4: Top with the cooked chicken.
Hint: Highly recommend not cleaning the pan after cooking the chicken. That’s great flavor to add to the easy one pan chicken Alfredo recipe! No reason to waste it!
Substitutions
You can try out these substitutions:
- Chicken – swap the chicken for boneless chicken thighs, shrimp, or even skip the chicken if you are looking for a meatless meal.
- Heavy cream – you can substitute with half and half or whole milk for a lighter version.
- Gluten-free – try using your favorite gluten-free pasta instead of your regular pasta.
Even if your reader doesn’t follow a specific diet (eg. gluten free), they may have friends or family that they’re cooking for that could use this. This is also a great idea to link out to another blogger with a similar recipe that fits a different diet.
Variations
Here are a few variations that you may enjoy:
- Add Veggies – Try adding spinach, broccoli, or peas for extra nutrients.
- Spice – Add your favorite hot sauce or sprinkle in red pepper flakes for a little kick.
- Herbs – Stir in fresh basil or oregano for a flavorful aroma.
- Bacon – Everything is better with bacon.
Equipment
- Cheese Shredder – Shredded cheese melts incredibly but you can always use store bought shredded cheese. But if you shred it yourself you will need a cheese shredder.
- Pan – I prefer a deeper pan to hold all the ingredients.
Storage
Store in an air tight container in the fridge. Good for 2-3 days.
Top Tip
You will want to stir the sauce frequently and cook on low heat. This helps to prevent the creamy sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with the Chicken Alfredo:
One Pan Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
- 2-3 large chicken breasts
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- 2 tablespoon Flour 2 tbsp
- 4 tablespoon Butter 4 tbsp
- 10 oz whipping cream
- 5 oz finely grated Parmesan I used @belgioiosocheese
- Fettuccine noodles cooked per package… this pot doesn’t count. 🤷🏻♀️🤣😜
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally and vertically, making 4 pieces each.
- Pound each piece flat, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoon butter in a pan on medium-high. Sear chicken for 4-5 mins on each side.
- Remove chicken and reduce heat to low.
- Melt 2 tablespoon butter, then add whipping cream and grated Parmesan.
- Add cooked fettuccine noodles to the sauce.
- Slice chicken and place on top.
- Season with salt and freshly grated Parmesan to taste.
