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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta


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  • Author: Cheryl Miles
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Description

Originally made from just three simple ingredients – melted butter, emulsified with cheese and hot pasta water – this modern version uses cooking cream and chicken thighs to add extra scrumptiousness. Perfect for a date night dinner or a wholesome family meal.


Ingredients

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  • 400g/14oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • olive oil, for cooking
  • 34 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 200ml/6.8 oz cooking cream
  • 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
  • 1 cup pasta water, or more as needed (retain this after cooking your pasta)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
  • about 400g/14 oz pasta of your choice (this is handmade tagliatelle)
  • arugula, for garnishing
  • fresh parsley, for garnishing

Instructions

  1. In a chef pan or pot, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Undercook it by 1-2 minutes for al dente. Retain about 2 cups of the pasta water. Set aside.
  2. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks. Season with salt and pepper. 
  3. Heat up the same chef pan or pot on medium heat, drizzle some olive oil and sear the chicken about 4-5 minutes each side, or until browned.  
  4. Sauté garlic.
  5. Deglaze the pan with white wine, being sure to scrape up any yummy brown bits.
  6. Pour in the cream, cheese and 1 cup of pasta water or more as needed. Add herbs, salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Add the pasta and toss to combine. Turn the fire off and serve immediately. Garnish with arugula or fresh parsley. Best enjoyed with some white wine! 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: One Pot
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: American Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 788
  • Sugar: 6.5g
  • Sodium: 1,083.3mg
  • Fat: 29.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 79.3g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 43.3g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg