Lazy One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner made with tender chicken, pasta, Alfredo sauce, vegetables, and cheese all cooked in one pot. It's creamy, comforting, family-friendly, and perfect for busy nights when you need a simple meal with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or deep skillet with lid
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp hot sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 16 oz jars Alfredo sauce
- 16 oz short pasta penne, rotini, or fusilli
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, add the chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, chicken broth, milk, Alfredo sauce, and uncooked pasta. Stir well to combine. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Let the pasta rest for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot with garlic bread or a simple side salad.
Notes
- If the pasta absorbs too much liquid before becoming tender, add an extra ½ cup chicken broth as needed.
- Rotini and penne work especially well because they hold the sauce.
- For extra flavor, add 1 tsp onion powder and 1/2 tsp paprika.
- If you want a richer restaurant-style Alfredo, add 2 oz cream cheese with the cheeses at the end.
- Calories are estimated and will vary depending on the brands of Alfredo sauce, cheese, pasta, and other ingredients used.