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One Pot Chicken Alfredo

Creamy, easy one-pot chicken alfredo ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • large skillet or sauté pan with lid
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided (1 Tbsp for cooking chicken, 1 Tbsp for sauce)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 2 cup bowtie (farfalle) pasta uncooked
  • 2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Trim excess fat from the chicken and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through (no longer pink), about 6–8 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and warm over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and whisk briskly until a paste forms and the flour is cooked, about 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to smooth out any lumps. Then slowly whisk in the milk. Add the seasoned salt and pepper and simmer over medium-low until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Stir the uncooked bowtie pasta into the sauce, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 13–16 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  • Add the cream cheese (cut into pieces) and grated Parmesan to the skillet and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan, stir to combine, and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use reduced-fat cream cheese as listed for a lighter sauce.
  • Stir occasionally while pasta cooks to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust seasoned salt to taste.