Best 7 Simple One Skillet Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipes

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If you are looking for an easy and comforting dish that the whole family will love, look no further than this one-skillet chicken Alfredo pasta. This simple recipe combines tender chicken, flavorful Alfredo sauce, and al dente pasta in a single skillet, making it a breeze to prepare and cleanup. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA SKILLET



Chicken Alfredo Pasta Skillet image

A scratch dinner done in 40 minutes using just one pan? It's not too good to be true-but it is so very good! A classic homemade Alfredo sauce gets tossed with cooked chicken, peas and ziti pasta for an impressive meal that you can make on the fly.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
8 oz uncooked ziti pasta (2 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas
Chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted; add garlic. Cook and stir constantly about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add broth, pasta, salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in whipping cream and Parmesan cheese; cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until bubbly. Stir in chicken and frozen sweet peas; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated through.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

EASY CHICKEN PASTA ALFREDO



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A friend of mine got this recipe while traveling in Italy. Chicken, mushrooms, and tortellini in rich cream sauce. Delicious! Serve sprinkled with parsley and cheese.

Provided by Lisa Cascioli Hauser

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
3 tablespoons butter
½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
2 cups heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken breast in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in another skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic powder until mushrooms begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir heavy cream into mushrooms and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
  • Stir tortellini and chicken into mushroom-cream sauce. Simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 201.1 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 26.8 g, Sodium 843 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

IMPOSSIBLY EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO SKILLET



Impossibly Easy Chicken Alfredo Skillet image

Everything you need for a complete meal in one pan--chicken, veggies and a side bread.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups sliced zucchini (about 4 medium or 1 lb)
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup milk
3/4 cup Alfredo pasta sauce
1 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and zucchini. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together Bisquick™ mix, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of the basil and the milk until soft dough forms.
  • Stir Alfredo sauce into chicken mixture. Move mixture toward center of skillet. Drop 12 heaping tablespoonfuls of dough around edge of skillet.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Spoon tomatoes over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

ONE-POT CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, garlic cloves, chicken broth, heavy cream, penne pasta, grated parmesan cheese, parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cubed
3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
14 oz chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ lb penne pasta, uncooked
1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese
parsley, optional, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a pot, heat the oil and brown the chicken.
  • Add garlic, and sauté for about a minute.
  • Add broth, cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
  • Turn off heat and stir in parmesan cheese.
  • Top with parsley if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 984 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SIMPLE ONE-SKILLET CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA



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One of the reasons I like to cook mostly healthy food is so I can justify the occasional dish like this one. Plus, any one-skillet meal where the pasta cooks right in the sauce is a gift with purchase, in my book.

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Parmesan     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Small Plates     One-Pot Meal

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 cups chicken broth, preferably low-sodium
1 package (1 pound) penne rigate or ziti
1 1/2 cups heavy (whipping) cream or half-and-half, warmed
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, in batches if necessary, and sauté until nicely browned on the outside, but still a bit pink inside, about 4 minutes (the pieces don't have to be browned on all sides; two sides is fine). Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
  • Do not clean the pan! Those brown bits on the bottom of the pan are going to add flavor to the sauce. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté over medium heat until you can smell it, 30 seconds. Turn the heat to high, add the chicken broth, and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen up all of those delicious caramelized bits. Bring to a simmer, lower to medium heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the pasta, stir well, and simmer until the pasta starts to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the warm cream and the browned chicken with any juices that have accumulated on the plate. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, most of the liquid has been absorbed, and the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes more.
  • Stir in the Parmesan until well incorporated, and adjust the seasonings.
  • Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the parsley, if desired. Serve hot and pass extra Parmesan at the table.
  • Alfredo Add-Ins
  • When you add the Parmesan in Step 4, you can add any of the following to the pot, alone or in combination; stir over medium heat for another minute or two. 1 tablespoon puréed chipotles in adobo sauce 4 cups sliced mushrooms, sautéed 3 cups lightly cooked tiny broccoli florets 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, such as oregano, thyme, or parsley Or, you can serve up portions of Chicken Alfredo Pasta for those who like it plain and simple, and add proportionate amounts of any of the add-ins to the pot.
  • Make Ahead
  • While it's certainly reasonable to thrill over a meal of reheated leftover Alfredo pasta, either warmed on the stovetop or in the microwave, this dish is best when it's made just before serving.

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO-PASTA SKILLET



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Could this be your family's new favorite weeknight dish? Our chicken Alfredo and pasta skillet is super easy to make, thanks to ready-made sauce!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1 jar (15 oz.) CLASSICO Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
2 cups campanelle pasta, cooked
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian* Three Cheese Blend

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 min. Add vegetables; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Alfredo sauce, Italian seasoning and pasta; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 1 cup cheese; top with remaining cheese. Cover; let stand 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA



One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta image

It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
2 cups dried penne pasta
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 52.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1706.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for high-quality chicken, pasta, and cheese.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that it is safe to eat.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unappetizing.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta and chicken, but not so thick that it is difficult to stir.
  • Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste until the dish is flavorful but not overpowering.
  • Serve immediately. Chicken Alfredo is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become less creamy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

One-skillet chicken Alfredo pasta is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry and refrigerator, and it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one-skillet chicken Alfredo pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!

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