One Pan Chicken Alfredo

OOPS - didn't realize this was taken from a cooking blog "No. 2 pencil" http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2013/06/06/one-pan-chicken-alfredo/ with step by step pictures.  I'll just describe how our class did it in there 3 distinctive groups. (The Muncheese, Dance Central, and the 3 or 4 Amigos)

One Pan Chicken Alfredo

Author: Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil

Recipe type: Dinner

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  25 mins

Total time:  30 mins

Serves: 4

 

An easy, One Pan Chicken Alfredo Pasta dish.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1¼ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• ½ a pound of penne pasta, or any bite-sized shape pasta, uncooked
• 2 cups of freshly shredded real parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Flat leaf parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Start by cutting chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces. Season with ½ a teaspoon of kosher salt and a few turns of pepper.
2. Brown chicken in olive oil over medium high heat.
3. It does not need to be cooked through at this point, it will continue cooking as it simmers.
4. Once chicken is browned, add minced garlic and saute for about one minute.
5. Add chicken broth, cream, and uncooked pasta to pan and stir.
6. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
7. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
8. Remove from heat and stir in shredded parmesan cheese.
9. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

Note: Keep pan covered while pasta and chicken simmer.