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One Pot Chicken Alfredo
Rachel Kim

One Pot Chicken Alfredo

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 12 oz dry penne
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water reserved
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup freshly finely grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. It finishes with pasta.
  2. Stir garlic 30 seconds; add broth, scrape bottom, and boil.
  3. Add penne; steadily simmer uncovered 9 minutes, stirring bottom every 2 minutes. Add reserved water if pot dries.
  4. Add milk, cream, and nutmeg; gently simmer 3 to 5 minutes until penne tender, chicken 165°F, and sauce flows between pieces.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan in 3 additions. Rest 2 minutes; loosen with remaining measured water if needed. Divide among 4 bowls.