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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Made Easy

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A quick and comforting one-pot chicken Alfredo with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, delivering a rich, creamy sauce with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon more if needed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained slightly
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta, broken in half (gluten-free pasta optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven. Add chicken pieces seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until golden brown but not fully cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Add another tablespoon olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in broken fettuccine pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Simmer and stir frequently for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce thickens. Add more broth or cream if sauce becomes too thick before pasta is done.
  5. Return chicken to the pot and stir in fresh chopped spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and spinach is wilted.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or cracked black pepper.

Notes

Keep heat medium to medium-low when simmering to avoid burning sauce. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and help pasta release starch for a creamy sauce. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor. If sauce thickens too much after resting, stir in warm broth to loosen before serving. Frozen spinach can be used if thawed and excess moisture squeezed out.

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Keywords: one-pot, chicken Alfredo, creamy pasta, sun-dried tomato, spinach, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal

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