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Simple One-Skillet Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds
skinless, boneless chicken breasts
to taste
Kosher or coarse salt, black pepper
2 tablespoons
unsalted butter
1 teaspoon
minced garlic
4 cups
chicken broth
1 package (1 pound)
penne rigate or ziti
1 1/2 cups
heavy cream or half-and-half
1 cup
freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup
chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
STEP 1
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Season.
STEP 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
STEP 3
Do not clean the pan! Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, scrape, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add pasta, stir, and simmer for 8 minutes.
STEP 4
Stir in warm cream and chicken. Cover and simmer until pasta is tender, about 4 more minutes.
STEP 5
Stir in Parmesan, adjust seasonings, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
700 calories
Servings:
6–8 servings
Carbohydrates:
50 g
Fat:
45 g
Fiber:
3 g
Protein:
40 g
Sugar:
2 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
15 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Total:
35 minutes