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CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE WITH JAR SAUCE

Chicken Alfredo Recipe with Jar Sauce

This one pot chicken alfredo recipe with jar sauce is one of the easiest dinners I've ever made! Ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Italian dressing not the creamy kind
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 16 ounces dry penne pasta (1 box)
  • 24 ounces Alfredo sauce (1 jar or 3 cups if using homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups sun-dried tomatoes optional
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat chicken and Italian dressing in a large 12 inch skillet over medium high heat (If you don't own a large skillet, you can use a stock pot). Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons Italian dressing, 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    2 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • Cook chicken until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes depending on thickness of chicken.
    2 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • Add the box of pasta and the entire jar of alfredo (or 3 cups of homemade alfredo). Fill the empty marinara jar with water and add to the skillet. If using a stockpot, use 2 cups water. Add the salt and pepper to taste and the dried oregano. Lightly stir the mixture to combine.
    2 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender to your liking.
    2 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • Stir in the sun dried tomatoes.
    2 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • Cover with grated parmesan and then shredded mozzarella. No need to stir. Continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese is fully melted. You can also broil the entire skillet for about 4 minutes to make the cheese extra melty!
    2 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • Top with chopped parsley and serve! Enjoy!
    2 tablespoons Italian dressing

Notes

Storage: Store leftover chicken alfredo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 1058kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 1746mg | Potassium: 2022mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 6.2mg