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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

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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 Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 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

Nutrition Facts
Skinny One Pot Chicken Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Potassium 190mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 17g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin A 21.2%
Vitamin C 111.5%
Calcium 56.2%
Iron 13.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. lady luna says

    July 15, 2018 at

    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.

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  3. Sue says

    September 18, 2017 at

    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 !

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  5. Becky Hendricks says

    April 30, 2017 at

    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!!!

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  6. Catherine says

    April 25, 2017 at

    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?

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  7. Alycia Brown says

    March 28, 2017 at

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

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  8. Emily says

    March 14, 2017 at

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

    Thanks…Emily

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  9. Cristine says

    February 9, 2017 at

    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!

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  10. Foodie says

    January 30, 2017 at

    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?

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  13. Mia says

    January 23, 2017 at

    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

  14. Hayford Peirce says

    January 21, 2017 at

    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!

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  15. Jeff Winett says

    January 21, 2017 at

    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.

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  20. Patricia says

    January 13, 2017 at

    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

  23. donna says

    January 11, 2017 at

    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

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    • Karina says

      January 13, 2017 at

      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

  24. Deb says

    January 10, 2017 at

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

    Reply

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