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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo
40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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40 min
40 minOne-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo
what you need
Ingredients
chicken breasts (butterflied from the middle)Meat2 pieces
olive oilPantry5 ml
butter (for cooking the chicken)Dairy5 g
salt (for the chicken)Spices1 g
black pepper (for the chicken)Spices1 g
garlic powderSpices3 g
paprikaSpices2 g
short pasta (penne or fusilli)Grains400 g- butter (for the sauce)Dairy15 g
red onion (finely chopped)Produce0.5 pieces
garlic cloves (minced)Produce6 pieces
chili flakesSpices2 g- black pepper (for the sauce)Spices2 g
- Italian seasoningSpices3 g
- salt (for the sauce)Spices3 g
chicken brothPantry1 litre
double creamDairy250 ml
cream cheese (optional)Dairy15 g
hard cheese (grated, Parmesan or similar)Dairy50 g
per serving
Nutrition
743kcal
- Carbs
- 80 g
- Proteins
- 33 g
- Fat
- 33 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Frying pan
Stockpot
Tongs
Grater
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Season the chicken
- Butterfly the chicken breasts from the middle.
- Rub them with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
- Step 2
Sear the chicken
- Heat the butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- Step 3
Start the sauce base
- In a large pot, melt the butter.
- Add the red onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, chili flakes, black pepper, Italian seasoning and salt.
- Step 4
Cook the pasta in the sauce
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Step 5
Make it creamy
- Lower the heat and pour in the double cream.
- Stir in the cream cheese and grated hard cheese until melted and smooth.
- Step 6
Finish and serve
- Slice the chicken and return it to the pot.
- Toss everything together and serve hot.
