Name: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients: 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks; Pinch of salt and ground black pepper; 2 (16-ounce) packages spaghetti; 4 (15-ounce) jars Alfredo sauce; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or to taste); 2 teaspoons garlic powder (or to taste); 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or to taste); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 teaspoons ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste); ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 1½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese (Optional); 2 cups chopped broccoli (Optional)

Description

Indulge in our Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe—rich, comforting, and easy to make. Perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
Pinch of salt and ground black pepper
2 (16-ounce) packages spaghetti
4 (15-ounce) jars Alfredo sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or to taste)
2 teaspoons garlic powder (or to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 teaspoons ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese (Optional)
2 cups chopped broccoli (Optional)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente (around 9–11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken:
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Season chicken chunks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Onions and Broccoli (Optional):
In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion until translucent (around 3 minutes). If adding broccoli, steam or sauté it now until just tender.
Combine Alfredo Sauce and Seasonings:
Add the Alfredo sauce to the skillet. Stir in Italian seasoning, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add Chicken and Pasta:
Return the chicken to the skillet, followed by the cooked pasta. Toss everything together until fully coated in sauce.
Finish with Cheese and Basil:
Stir in chopped basil and optional Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
Serve:
Dish up hot, garnished with extra cheese or basil if desired.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for 20 minutes in olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning before cooking.

To lighten the meal, use half Alfredo sauce and half chicken broth.

Avoid overcooking pasta—al dente pasta holds up better in sauce and reheating.