Smoked Chicken Alfredo

A 5-ingredient, one-pot smoked chicken Alfredo pasta simmered to velvety perfection in just 30 minutes—every savory, smoky bite full of rich creaminess.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta ((fettuccine, pappardelle or your desired shape))
• 8 oz smoked chicken (, cut into 1⁄2 inch pieces)
• 3-4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2-3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
• 1 medium shallot (finely minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup (about 2 oz) grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
• 1/4 tsp salt and ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta al dent (slightly undercooked) according to the package instructions, in generously salted boiling water. While the pasta cooks, prep the other ingredients. Drain the cooked pasta into a colander, reserving 1⁄2 cup of the pasta water.
2. 2In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add shallot and cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. 3Add the smoked chicken and toss to warm through, about 2 minutes.
4. 4Add the cooked pasta back to pot and stir to coat with butter. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. 5Simmer for 2 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to coat the pasta. If it becomes too thick, add reserved pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time to reach the desired consistency.
6. 6Remove from the heat. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
7. 7Taste, and season with additional salt, pepper and a pinch of dry rub if desired.
8. 8Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley, and extra Parmesan.