Description
Craving a quick dinner idea that’s rich, creamy, and totally satisfying? This Chicken Smothered in Cheesy Alfredo Three-Cheese Spaghetti Sauce is the kind of easy recipe that turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-style comfort meal. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a luscious Alfredo sauce made with a dreamy trio of cheeses—Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese. Whether you’re looking for a comforting weeknight dinner, creamy chicken pasta, or hearty food ideas for guests, this dish delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. It’s a perfect match for pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies, and it reheats like a dream. Ideal for those searching for easy dinner ideas, comfort food, or a creamy chicken recipe everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cups three-cheese Alfredo spaghetti sauce
¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. If needed, slice or pound to even thickness.
2. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic in the same pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in three-cheese Alfredo sauce, stirring to combine. Add heavy cream if needed to loosen the sauce.
5. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer together for 5–7 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and optional herbs before serving.
7. Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
Notes
Make sure to pound or slice chicken evenly so it cooks uniformly and stays juicy.
Always sauté garlic gently—burnt garlic can overpower the sauce.
Add a splash of cream or broth while reheating to keep the sauce smooth and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken, creamy alfredo, chicken dinner, quick dinner, three-cheese chicken, weeknight dinner, comfort food