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By Karina 41 Comments Filed Under: Chicken

One Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon

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ONE POT Chicken Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo is our favourite way to eat pasta with NO HEAVY CREAM, butter or flour!

Only one pot to clean up means less washing up with the pasta being cooked right IN the pot! Welcome to your new favourite easy and deliciously creamy fettuccine Alfredo.

Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Just as delicious as the Alfredo on the Olive Garden Menu, this Chicken Alfredo is full of flavour. The DIFFERENCE is this one includes NO HEAVY CREAM and contains only a quarter of the calories than the usual Alfredo recipe, with broccoli included for added flavour and texture. Who knew chicken pasta could be so convenient, especially when you’re in a hurry to get food on the table without compromising on flavour.

How To Make Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

This Alfredo is incredibly easy to make starting with basic ingredients you already have in your kitchen:

  • Milk — any type is fine (full fat or 2%)
  • Pasta — dry fettuccine pasta
  • Chicken — we breasts but boneless thighs also work
  • Bacon
  • Parmesan cheese — please use freshly shredded

Just look at that creamy pasta!

How do I make Alfredo sauce?

The sauce, like a lot of my low fat creamy sauces, is made with milk instead of cream. With the pasta being cooked in the same pot as the sauce, the milk thickens up so beautifully without the need for flour as the pasta starches cook right through the milk, creating an incredible thick and creamy sauce.

How To Cook Alfredo In One Pot

Fry the bacon.
Add the chicken then the garlic.
Pour in the milk.
Add the pasta.
Stir occasionally for 5-6 minutes, or until the pasta just begins to soften.
Mix through the Parmesan cheese and mix until the cheese has melted through the sauce.

Tips

Gently simmer the sauce once the milk has been added to keep your milk from separating.
The sauce will continue to thicken if not served immediately. Add more milk if needed.
You can leave out the broccoli if you wish, or swap it with another veggie like zucchini, cauliflower or asparagus.

What kind of wine goes with Alfredo?

Chardonnay or Riesling go well with this creamy pasta dish.

What else goes with Fettuccine Alfredo?

As mentioned above, you can replace the broccoli with zucchini, cauliflower or asparagus. Mushrooms also go well with this, as do green beans or peppers.

Looking for more ONE POT recipes? Try these!

Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese
One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta
Oven Baked Chicken And Rice

WATCH US MAKE Skinny One Pot Chicken Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo RIGHT HERE!

Skinny One Pot Chicken Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo

ONE POT Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Bacon! NO HEAVY CREAM, butter or flour. Only one pot to wash up, with the pasta being cooked right IN the pot!
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 40 mins
Serves: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 8 strips bacon, chopped and trimmed of all fat
  • 2 large chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 1/2 cups milk (full fat or 2%) -- you can also use half and half
  • 500 g | 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets, stem removed
  • 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Fry the bacon in a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat until crispy.
  • Add the chicken and sauté until cooked through. Add the garlic and fry until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Season with, salt and pepper.
  • Pour in the milk, stir, and bring the milk to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat immediately and add the pasta.
  • Stir occasionally for 5-6 minutes, or until the pasta just begins to bend and soften. Add in the broccoli, stir and cover with a lid. Continue to cook, while stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and al dente (about another 7 minutes).
  • Stir through the Parmesan cheese and mix until the cheese has melted through the sauce. The sauce will continue to thicken if not served immediately. Add more milk if needed.
  • Serve with extra pepper and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Be careful not to rapidly boil the milk as it will curdle. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat and add the pasta immediately to prevent curdling.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 562mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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Comments

  1. avin moayeri says

    June 08, 2020 at 7:03 am

    5 stars
    this was a yummy and healthy pasta to make. it was simple and easy to follow and instructions were clear. me and my family really enjoyed it; however I had issue with how much milk I had to add. I felt it was too much and made the sauce too runny. for future I will be adding less.

    Reply
    • GREG says

      August 17, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      1 star
      Absolutely horrible meal! Turned out like startchy porridge and easily the worst recipe I’ve cooked in over 30 years of cooking. I thought cooking in milk was weird to begin with and at first added 4 cups but ended up adding the amount in the recipe. Even adding extra salt, pepper and parmesan couldnt disguise the taste of starchy milk. Yuk! What a waste of food.

      Reply
  2. Lind Ma says

    June 02, 2020 at 2:31 am

    I’ve recently started making fresh pasta, and I’d like to do it with this sauce. Fresh pasta only needs 3 minutes or so to cook, though, so I’m not sure when I should add it. I don’t want to add it too early, but I also don’t want the milk to curdle. Any ideas? Thanks so much!

    Reply
  3. Lydia says

    April 22, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    Ahh, my sauce didn’t thicken at all. It turned out to be a soup.. I don’t know why. Has anyone experienced this??

    Reply
  4. Kionna Graham says

    March 22, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    Hi, could you substitute the milk with heavy cream?

    Thanks.

    Reply
  5. Tracy says

    March 20, 2020 at 4:10 am

    This looks so good! Has anyone made this recipe with a milk substitute?

    Reply
  6. Brittany says

    January 28, 2020 at 2:00 am

    Have you tried freezing this for meal prep. Sadly I’m the only one that eats this in my home and I would like to know if I could use this for other meals for myself

    Reply
  7. Lesley nagel says

    December 02, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    Hi I’m going to make this tonight. Looks amazing.
    Is that 6 and a half cups of milk or 6 half cups?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 02, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Hi Lesley. 6 and a half cups.

      Reply
  8. Monica Sharma says

    July 02, 2019 at 2:40 am

    I added 1/2 tsp red chiily flakes (I’m from India :))
    Amazing recipe !! . Never thought that pasta can cook in milk. Fabulous recipe .

    Reply
  9. Theresa Marzullo says

    October 16, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Was the broccoli raw or was it cooked when thrown in pot

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 16, 2018 at 11:48 pm

      It is raw when thrown into the pot. 😉

      Reply
  10. lady luna says

    July 15, 2018 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    PINNED!!! Been making it this way for years… great minds right? My onliest caveat is I just gotta throw in my onions when I do the garlic… and then save the bacon for over the top… with maybe some basil… and some green onions… mmmm its the creeeeemiest… Nice Blog. And thanks for the nutrition info. Namaste.

    Reply
  11. Sue says

    September 18, 2017 at 6:15 am

    5 stars
    We love this recipe – but my metal pot takes a week to clean – what type of pot are you using in the video ? Thanks – really good recipe !

    Reply
    • Kylie says

      September 11, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      I’m wondering what pot too – I recently bought a French Oven and wondering if that’s ok to use or wouldn’t it get too hot and burn the ingredients?

      Reply
  12. stanp says

    August 26, 2017 at 5:39 am

    5 stars
    Made this recipe last night…5 stars !!

    Very delicious. Can’t tell there’s no cream,etc…

    Reply
  13. Becky Hendricks says

    April 30, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    I am so excited to have found your blog and recipes!!!! They have been a game changer in my family as we are getting bored with my “regular” rotation. Two of us eat gluten free so I am usually able to tweak your recipes with no problem, however, this one is a little scary for me to try with gluten free pasta. Has anyone out there tried it yet? Thanks again!!!

    Reply
  14. Catherine says

    April 25, 2017 at 8:27 am

    So far all of the recipes I have tried from your website have been beyond delicious! My kids and husband love bacon, and I am excited to serve this tonight. To clarify, do you cook the chicken in the bacon grease?

    Reply
  15. Alycia Brown says

    March 28, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! My fiancé even enjoyed it! Can you provide the nutritional information for me please?

    Reply
  16. Emily says

    March 14, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    Can I substitute asparagus for the broccoli? I love asparagus 🙂

    Thanks…Emily

    Reply
  17. Cristine says

    February 09, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    BEST pasta EVER! Thanks Karina! I was a bit sceptical about cooking the pasta this way, but holy moly that’s all changed now! THANK YOU!

    Reply
  18. Foodie says

    January 30, 2017 at 4:37 am

    5 stars
    Made this for myself and some dinner guests on Friday. It was delicious! One question I have, for future reference… can it be re-heated?

    Reply
  19. Betty Seline says

    January 29, 2017 at 7:07 am

    How can I get the Parmesan chick.and mushrooms recipe ?

    Reply
  20. Sue Balk says

    January 29, 2017 at 5:44 am

    5 stars
    really good

    Reply
  21. Mia says

    January 23, 2017 at 2:42 am

    Omg!! So I must admit I’m not a cook in the house my husband is. But he was super impressed when I made this dish. Thank you so much for everything you do and god bless!

    Reply
  22. Hayford Peirce says

    January 21, 2017 at 3:57 am

    5 stars
    Your recipe looks delicious and a foodie friend of mine has already made it and said that it is wonderful. But could you please tell us, either in grams or ounces, what amount of Parmesan to use. Depending on the kind of grater or food processor used, ONE CUP of grated Parmesan can vary from 1 ounce to 4 ounces in the amount of actual cheese used.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  23. Jeff Winett says

    January 21, 2017 at 3:54 am

    5 stars
    Simply divine! This “one pot” goes to the top of the list. Last night when I made your recipe, I used thigh meat, and short cutted the broccoli head, by using bagged florets from Trader Joe’s. The mouthfeel and flavor was no different than eating a very caloric Alfredo. My only other deviation was to keep the crispy bacon separated from the dish until I mixed in the Parmesan. Thank you Karina, for your sharing this. We truly loved it.

    Reply
  24. Arthur in the Garden! says

    January 19, 2017 at 1:33 am

    5 stars
    Oh! this is perfect!

    Reply
  25. Desiree says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Do you think Almond milk would work..?

    Reply
  26. Yvonne says

    January 13, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    This was our dinner tonight and it was a hit!!!! It was so delicious.

    Reply
  27. Patricia says

    January 13, 2017 at 10:29 am

    *this

    Reply
  28. Patricia says

    January 13, 2017 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    Omgooosssh! What a tasty recepie. Definitely worth making it when i saw the pic. I hate cooking because of everything I encounter after the eating…but Thy here was nice.

    Reply
  29. Michelle says

    January 13, 2017 at 1:49 am

    Is the milk “whole” or am I able to use Reduced fat?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      January 13, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      It’s 2% or reduced fat or trim milk, but either will work!

      Reply
  30. Michelle says

    January 11, 2017 at 7:11 am

    Is the milk whole milk or can I use reduced?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      January 13, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      I used reduced or 2%, but either works!

      Reply
      • Cassie says

        June 16, 2019 at 5:34 am

        5 stars
        This was so delicious! I used cheddar instead of Parmesan and it was still so yummy ?

        Reply
  31. donna says

    January 11, 2017 at 12:34 am

    I’m new your blog and was brought here when one of your recipes was shared. It had the nutritional information. but many do not. Are you able to supply it for this recipe? Thanks

    Reply
    • Karina says

      January 13, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Donna. I prefer not too as ingredients differ from country to country, and many readers have complained in the past if there are differences in calculations. MyFitnessPal is a great app for calculating them with the ingredients you’re using.

      Reply
  32. Deb says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    This looks so yummy and I so appreciate it being a lower fat and calorie dish! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      January 10, 2017 at 10:27 pm

      You’re welcome Deb!

      Reply

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