Best 7 Super Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is full of flavor? Chicken Alfredo is a classic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious and creamy pasta dish ready in no time. So if you're short on time but still want a satisfying meal, read on for our super easy chicken Alfredo recipe and enjoy a hassle-free dinner tonight!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO PENNE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne Recipe by Tasty image

Nothing spells comfort like Italian food. Steaming bowls of pasta, buttery, roasted garlic bread, and tureens of the most flavorful sauces: it's all right there. Sometimes, you want to bring that comfort into your very own kitchen and, well, we've got just the recipe for you. This easy chicken alfredo penne will have you saying 'mangia!' before you even know it.

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Time 33m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
16 oz penne pasta, cooked
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add the chicken breast.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
  • In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften.
  • Add half of the flour to the garlic and butter, stirring until incorporated. Then add the rest of the flour and stir.
  • Pour in the milk a little bit at a time, stirring well in between, until fully incorporated and sauce begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and stir well to incorporate.
  • Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, add the chicken and mix well.
  • Add parsley and extra parmesan. Mix well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO



Easy Chicken Alfredo image

A quick dinner for those hectic nights. For extra flavor try cooking the chicken with lemon pepper and seasoning salt.

Provided by jojolyn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound uncooked linguine
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo-style pasta sauce
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large pot cook fettuccini or linguini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium-low heat add cubed cooked chicken, mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, frozen vegetables, and milk. Cook until heated through.
  • Serve warm Alfredo sauce over cooked fettuccini or linguini noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.2 calories, Carbohydrate 100.2 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1314.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

LIGHT CHICKEN ALFREDO



Light Chicken Alfredo image

"As rich and buttery as traditional Alfredo sauce, this tasty version is lower in calories and takes just minutes to prepare," notes TerryAnn Moore in Vineland, NJ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 tablespoon butter-flavored sprinkles
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, butter sprinkles and garlic; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper. Add the chicken, tomatoes and olives. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Drain fettuccine; serve with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUPER CREAMY CHICKEN ALFREDO



Super Creamy Chicken Alfredo image

We got this recipe from a card in our grocery's butcher shop area and it has been a hit with us. I looked for a similar recipe here on 'zaar and didn't find one so I decided to toss it up here. Enjoy!

Provided by Lord Bezoar

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup flour
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, Minced
1 tablespoon onion, Minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb fettuccine, cooked
2 -3 sprigs parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the flour in a shallow dish or pie tin.
  • Sprinkle the Chicken with salt then coat with flour.
  • Heat the 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add the Chicken and cook--turning once--until golden (2-4 min per side).
  • Remove Chicken from skillet and place in a 13x9 baking dish.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat until hot.
  • Add the garlic and onion and saute it until the garlic is fragrant and the onion is tender (1-2 min).
  • Increase heat to Medium-High and add the Heavy Cream, Parmesan and Black Pepper.
  • Cook until sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened (2-3 min).
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken in the dish.
  • Bake the chicken until the chicken reaches an internal tempurature of 180 degrees (8-12 minutes).
  • Plate the chicken on a bed of the Fettuccine and sprinkle the Parsley over the top.

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO



Easy Chicken Alfredo image

This recipe was actually made up by a quadriplegic guy that I used to care for when I was a private duty nurse. He would sit in his wheelchair in the kitchen and dictate every thing I was to do (even though I knew how), so that he felt like he was doing it all.

Provided by Miracle Miriam

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb boneless chicken breast
2 (4 7/8 ounce) boxes alfredo noodles mix
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli

Steps:

  • Cut up chicken breasts into bite sized chunks and saute in a little oil or butter until cooked through.
  • While chicken is cooking, prepare the alfredo noodles in a large dutch oven, following package directions.
  • Steam the frozen broccoli in another pan using a steamer, or cook it in a pan until just done.** (Steaming is better for retaining nutrients.).
  • When all three are done, add the chicken and broccoli to the alfredo noodles.
  • Mix well and serve with some fresh French bread from the deli.
  • **Another thing you can do to steam the broccoli is to place it in a metal colander, and place the colander resting inside the dutch oven over the cooking noodles with a lid over the top. Convenient, eh?

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 26.9

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

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN ALFREDO



Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo image

Try this recipe for super easy chicken made with tasty Alfredo sauce, Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese. It is very good served over egg noodles or rice.

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo pasta sauce
4 slices Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In the crock of a slow cooker, stir together the chicken cubes and Alfredo sauce. Cover, and cook on Low for 2 hours. Add Parmesan cheese and Swiss cheese; cover and cook for another 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir in cheeses before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 126.3 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 1591.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Opt for fresh chicken, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fettuccine noodles for the best results.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding it to the sauce. This will help prevent any foodborne illness.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: The sauce should be cooked just until it is thickened and creamy. Overcooking the sauce will make it grainy and rubbery.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese gradually: Add the Parmesan cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly. This will help prevent the cheese from clumping.
  • Serve immediately: Chicken Alfredo is best served immediately after it is made. The noodles will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Chicken Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful pasta dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Chicken Alfredo a try!

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