This Easy, high protein One Pan Chicken Alfredo recipe has become a favorite family dinner recipe, 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, which is one of the best aspects of an easy one pan high protein chicken Alfredo recipe!
Check out the other one pot recipes on this site, and it also pairs well with this spinach pie recipe.
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Ingredients for One-Pan Chicken Alfredo
I absolutely love this dish and how easy it is to make. I think we make it twice every month! This easy high protein chicken Alfredo recipe 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.
How to make High Protein Chicken Alfredo in One Pan (30 Minutes)
Here's a quick summary of how to create this high protein easy chicken Alfredo recipe in one pot.
- 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 include in the easy one pan chicken Alfredo recipe! No reason to waste it!
Substitutions for Alfredo in One Pan
You can try out these substitutions for your high protein chicken Alfredo:
- 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 high protein chicken recipe. This is also a great idea to link out to another blogger with a similar recipe that fits a different diet.
Variations for One Pan Alfredo
Here are a few variations that you may enjoy in your easy one pan high protein meal:
- 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 for the easy one pan high protein chicken Alfredo recipe.
How to Store This Protein Packed Meal
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge to preserve your easy one pan chicken Alfredo's good taste. 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 easy pan high protein meal.
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What to Serve with This Easy Family Dinner
These are my favorite dishes to serve with the Easy One Pan High Protein Chicken Alfredo:
One Pan Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
Method
- 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.
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