This One Pan Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is filled with tender chicken and fresh pasta that’s tossed in a lightened, creamy sauce. It’s made in one pan and ready in just 30 minutes!
Are you loving these 30-minute Thursdays? Because I sure am! I mean, what’s not to love about a meal that’s ready in just a half hour?
But I can do even better than that today. I can bring you a 30 minute meal that’s made in one pan, and one pan only! How about that for a Thursday?
Now, before I get into the details of this One Pan Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, I just have to proclaim my love for this dish. You see, fettuccine alfredo and I go back a long time. I always used to order this dish at Italian restaurants (and still do a lot of the times), as I just couldn’t get enough of the creamy, cheesy sauce.
I’m not really a big fan of red sauce, which is why fettuccine alfredo and I are perfect for each other. I can eat red sauce occasionally, but if I’m going out to eat, I will never order spaghetti, lasagna, ravioli, etc. Anything with a red sauce is out!
Needless to say, we don’t consume a lot of red sauce in my house, unless the hubster makes spaghetti. It’s just one of those foods that I can’t eat all the time.
Instead, I much prefer the creamy alfredo sauces, pesto, or garlic and oil. And this is where the hubster and I differ. He prefers red sauce, I prefer anything BUT red. Until I was able to convert him to a One Pan Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo lover.
Yep, that’s right, my power (and good cooking) won the hubster over and converted him to the alfredo sauce side, at least temporarily. And that’s saying a lot for the hubster, which means this 30 minute meal is a winner in my house.
This One Pan Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is filled with tender chicken and fresh pasta that’s tossed in a lightened, creamy sauce. It’s made in one pan and ready in just 30 minutes!
If you love fettuccine alfredo like I do, then this one pan meal was made for you! It’s warm, comforting, and so easy to whip up! It’s also lightened up a bit, as I used milk in place of the heavy cream that is found in most alfredo recipes.
And did I mention that this One Pan Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is ready in just 30 minutes? That means that this meal is perfect for those busy weeknights for when you want a hot meal, but don’t feel like slaving over the stove all night. And since this is also made in one pan, you have less dishes to wash! Told you this dish was a winner!
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Ingredients
No only does this easy chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe come together quickly, but it also requires minimal ingredients. Here’s everything I used to make this homemade chicken fettuccine alfredo:
- Olive oil
- Chicken breasts
- Garlic
- Dried herbs and spices (onion powder, Italian seasoning)
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- All-purpose flour
- Fettuccine pasta
- Parmesan cheese
How to Make Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
The preparation for this chicken fettuccine alfredo couldn’t be any easier!
- Simply brown the chicken in a large skillet and season with garlic and spices.
- Add in the uncooked pasta, some chicken broth, flour, and milk.
- Mix everything together and then let it simmer until the pasta is cooked.
In just 30 minutes, this One Pan Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo will be prepped, cooked, and ready to be devoured. How about that for a weeknight meal? The creamy Parmesan sauce pairs perfectly with the tender pasta and chicken. This dish is hearty, comforting, and oh-so delicious!
Can I Omit the Chicken?
If you don’t have any chicken on hand or simply want to omit it, you’re fine to do so.
What to Serve with One-Pot Chicken Alfredo
This one-pan chicken alfredo is quite hearty, so I prefer keeping the side dishes on the lighter side. Here are some sides I like to serve with homemade chicken alfredo:
- Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad
- Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli
- Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
- Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic and Rosemary
- Roasted Asparagus with Peas and Lemon
Tips for Making Homemade Chicken Alfredo
You’re welcome to add meal prepped chicken into this homemade chicken fettuccine alfredo to save some time. Or you could shred a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
Any kind of milk will work in this recipe, but note that higher fat milks will result in a creamier alfredo sauce.
If you wind up with leftovers, I recommend reheating the pasta in a skillet over medium heat. You may need to add a splash of milk or broth to thin the sauce.
Looking for more 30-minute meals? I’ve got you covered!
- Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Unstuffed Pepper Bake
- Creamy Ground Beef Pasta
- Lasagna Rolls
- Chili with Pasta
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 medium chicken breasts , cut into chunks
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups milk (any kind)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta
- 1½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Brown chicken on both sides, for about 3-4 minutes. Chicken does not need to be cooked through, as it will continue cooking while the dish simmers.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes. Add in onion powder, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, milk and flour. Whisk to combine.
- Add in uncooked pasta and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
Isn’t fettuccine alfredo the best comfort food ever? And with chicken….even better! Thanks for this quick and perfect supper.
Gayle says
Yes! It’s one of my favorites! Thanks, Kate!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I am most definitely loving the 30 minute Thursday posts! This one pan chicken Alfredo looks delicious! I love alfredo, but don’t eat it often because my hips don’t seem to love it as much as I do! Lol. Chicken fettuccine alfredo in 30 minutes could be a dangerous thing, because I want to eat this for breakfast! Pinned!
P.s. you don’t like red sauce?! Whhhaaa? That’s the first thing we don’t have in common. 😉 cheers, Gayle! <3
Gayle says
I try not to eat it too often either, although I could definitely eat this for breakfast too! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words and pin, Cheyanne!
Mir says
I still remember my first fettucine alfredo. A whole new world opened up! It’s always been a favorite, and now I’m inspired to make some for a dinner party I’m hosting tomorrow night!
Gayle says
It’s such a great comfort dish, Mir!
Cakespy says
I haven’t even had breakfast yet but I am already craving dinner. This looks out of this world and I love the effortlessness of it!
Gayle says
Thanks for the pasta love! 🙂
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
I’m like your husband on this one – I will take a red sauce over a cream sauce with my pasta every time. Cream sauces can just be so heavy, so I love how you’ve lightened this up! I think I would enjoy this dish, and I love how you’ve made it in one pan!
Gayle says
Thanks, Kristine! Even my husband liked this lightened up version! 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Gayle, I need to try this recipe! My husband also is not a fan of fettuccine alfredo (and I love it!)!!! This looks incredible!
Gayle says
Thank you, Alice! I think you would love this!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Definitely a winner in our house! Anything pasta, chicken, and/or cream-sauce related gets instant approval from the boys. And me? I just love how quick and easy this is! Perfect!
Gayle says
Yes, me too! Thanks for the kind words, Blair!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
We are a family of alfredo lovers! The idea of a 30 minute recipe is both exciting and scary! 🙂
Gayle says
I think you and your family would love this, Annie!
mira says
I love the 30 minute Thursdays! This pasta looks delicious! Pinning!
Gayle says
Thanks, friend!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
One pot fettuccine alfredo? That’s genius. I always feel like alfredo sauce is so much effort to make from scratch, and not that great if you get the package to make it quickly. I honestly cannot wait to try this version. Except that my kids don’t like alfredo because they’re crazy, so I might have to use two pots to make them plain pasta, but still! I’ll enjoy it! 🙂
Gayle says
My husband isn’t crazy about alfredo either, but that’s ok, because it just means more for me! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Stacey!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
30 minutes AND one pan = you are my new hero. Seriously. I hate the dishes so much! This looks like perfect comfort food. I want to slurp up all those noodles!
Gayle says
I hate dishes too, so I definitely need to start making some more one pan meals! Thanks for the pasta love, friend!
marcie says
I’ll admit I always go for pesto first, then red — it’s not that I don’t like alfredo, it’s just too rich for me a lot of the time because it’s usually just straight heavy cream! I love that you made this with milk and chicken stock! The fact that this is made in one pot and in 30 minutes means this is an alfredo I can totally get behind!
Gayle says
Thank you, Marcie! I usually go for pesto first too, but sometimes my cravings get the best of me and I just have to have alfredo! 🙂
Annie says
I love 30 minute Thursday!! This looks so yummy! We tend to only do red sauce or maybe like light pesto or something but I do loooove alfredo! I think I need to add this to our weekly menu!
Gayle says
Thank you, Annie! We don’t do much alfredo in my house either, mainly because my husband doesn’t like it. But every once in a while I just need to give into my cravings! 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This looks amazing! I’ve got to give it a try (sans chicken for me)- I can’t believe it’s one pot! 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Medha! It’s so easy and so delicious. I think you would love this! 🙂
Izzy says
I think I’ve started to prefer creamy sauces over red sauces and this one looks so creamy and delicious! I love that you can make it in only one pot too!
Gayle says
Thanks, Izzy!
Keri @ Fashionable Foods says
I love Fettuccine Alfredo, so a one-pot AND 30-minute version is right up my alley! I should know better than to catch up on blogs when I’m hungry – my stomach is now growling 😉 Pinned!
Gayle says
Looking at food blogs when you’re hungry is the WORST! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Keri!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
This looks so easy and so comforting! Yum! Perfect for winter dinners.
Gayle says
Thanks, Kelly! This makes the perfect weeknight meal!
Aria | Purrfectly Inspired says
Oh, wow, this looks really good! I love fettuccine alfredo and it’s something my family would love! Must make it soon…
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Gayle says
I hope you love this if you try it, Aria!
Ashley says
Fettuccine alfredo is such comfort food to me! This sounds delicious and I love that it’s in one pot!
Gayle says
Thanks, Ashley!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
This is maybe my favorite one pot pasta yet! Fettucine Alfredo is a big favorite of mine too, though I’m all for any kind of pasta in any kind of sauce 😉
Gayle says
Thanks, Ashley!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
I will happily eat red sauce or alfredo – I’m not picky! This dish looks like the ultimate in comfort food, Gayle. I crave hearty meals like this when it’s cold outside. Looks like this will be on the menu soon. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words, Alyssa! Pasta is my favorite meal for when the weather gets cold!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
You had me at 30 minute meal. Any kind of creamy pasta dish is just my ultimate comfort food.
Gayle says
Thanks, Dannii! Me too! 🙂
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Alfredo sauce is completely my BIGGEST weakness! But pair it with fettuccine and chicken all in one pot? Well, I think you just won my heart forever. 😉 Seriously though, Gayle! This fettuccine looks like absolute comfort food perfection!
Gayle says
Thank you, Sarah! Alfredo sauce is definitely a huge weakness of mine, too!
Kelly says
We are big pasta lovers and I will happily eat red sauce, alfredo or pesto 🙂 Fettuccine alfredo is a big favorite in our house and I love that you made it in one pot! It looks and sounds so comforting and delicious!
Gayle says
Thanks, Kelly! I definitely have a weakness for alfredo!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
This is my husband’s favorite dish…and you pulled it off in 30 minutes which means you are the BEST Gayle! I’ll be making this soon!
Gayle says
Thanks, Mariah! Hope your husband loves this if you try it!
Harriet Emily says
This fettucine looks so flavoursome and delicious – I love that it’s one pan and ready in 30 minutes. That’s amazing! I definitely need to try this. Pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks, Harriet! This definitely makes a delicious weeknight meal!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I love the 30 minute Thursdays too! Throw fettuccine alfredo into a one pan 30 minute dish and I’m in! Love this, Gayle!
Gayle says
Thank you, Rachelle!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
I love one pan meals!! And this pasta is just the way I like mine..a simple delicious sauce and some protein!! Looks so good and I am already hungry and wish it was dinner time!
Gayle says
Thank you, Ami!
Amanda says
It’s been so cold here, so I need a nice warm and comforting meal, and this looks like a real winner! I love Alfredo too, and being able to get it done in thirty minutes is amazing!
Gayle says
Yes! One pan meals for the win! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Amanda!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Yuuum I’m absolutely the lamest dinner maker of all time and always end up eating grilled cheese, but this fettuccine alfredo needs to be made sometime this week. Outside is so dreary and depressing and I need a big bowl of creamy pasta to warm me up 🙂
Gayle says
Now you’re making me hungry for grilled cheese! 🙂 Thanks for the pasta love, Rachel!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
Mmm…one pot meals. Mmm…fettuccine alfredo. I love everything about it :). Pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks, Annie!
Linda says
I may have missed it, but where do you use the 2 Tbsp flour? Your recipe looks yummy.
Gayle says
Hi Linda! I’m so sorry, I forgot to add that to the directions part, but I’ve updated it. You just add in the flour right after the milk. I hope you enjoy!
Ashlyn ~ Dollop of Yum says
Fettuccine Alfredo is a personal favorite and your recipe sounds amazing! I love how it only takes 30 minutes. Very helpful for busy weeknights!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Ashlyn!
Jeannie says
I like this recipe as it seems healthier than most Alfredo recipes I have run across. Will definitely try this. I cook just for myself and usually cut recipes down for about 2 servings. I find that I can do this with your recipes pretty easily. Will also definitely try the honey garlic chicken. Glad I found your blog and will tune in often!
Gayle says
Hi Jeannie! I’m so glad that you found my blog and are enjoying my recipes. This alfredo (and the honey garlic chicken) is a favorite of mine. I hope you enjoy them both. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!