✨ Easy Italian Chicken Alfredo Pasta (Veggie-Packed & Family Approved!)
I made this creamy Chicken & Veggie Alfredo for dinner and shared it on stories, and I got so much feedback asking for the recipe — so here it is!
🍝 Packed with veggies, tender chicken, and a dreamy Parmesan sauce, it’s a family favorite. 😋💛
This is one of those meals I can count on to make (mostly) everyone happy — including myself — it’s this creamy Italian Chicken Alfredo Pasta. It’s cozy, flavorful, and loaded with veggies… while still being simple enough for busy weeknights. This is one of those “dump it in the pan, stir, and pray the kids eat it” meals that somehow always turns out delicious.
What I love most?
You only need one pan (well, plus the pasta pot), and the steps are super straightforward. Plus, you can sneak in all those veggies without anyone judging you — or noticing. And if you prefer to make this recipe without any veggies at all, it is equally delicious!
Whether you’re feeding picky little ones or craving something comforting after a long day, this recipe never misses.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Pasta of your choice (I used Rotini)* Diced chicken* Olive oil or butter* Zucchini* Yellow squash* Bell pepper* Italian seasoning* Salt & pepper* Heavy whipping cream* Parmesan cheese
Simple, colorful, and so delicious.
🍳 How to Make It
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast, diced
- Olive oil or butter
- 1 Zucchini, diced
- 1 Yellow squash, diced
- 1 Bell pepper, diced
- 1 0.7oz packet Italian Dressing & Recipe Mix (Good Seasons brand)
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup – Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces, Cooked pasta of your choice (I use Rotini)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
- Boil pot with water, cook pasta until al dente.
- Dice chicken and veggies into 1/2-inch cube shapes.
- In small bowl, mix 1 tbsp of Italian Seasoning with chicken, save remains of packet for later.
- Heat a little olive oil or butter in a pan on medium heat, cook the diced chicken until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a little more olive oil or butter and toss in your raw veggies — zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper. Cook until they soften, about 3-5 mins.
- Pour in heavy whipping cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until it thickens into a creamy Alfredo sauce, add remaining Italian Seasoning packet.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and mix well.
- Toss in your drained pasta, stir everything together, and let it simmer for a minute so the sauce coats every piece.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
🌟 Why This Recipe Works
- Kid-friendly but still flavorful — even picky eaters approve.
- Easy to customize — swap veggies or use shrimp instead of chicken.
- Creamy without complication — no fancy techniques needed.
- One-pan cleanup — a busy mom’s dream.
- Perfect for leftovers — just reheat and enjoy.
This dish saves you on nights when life is busy, chaotic, and full of little interruptions — all while keeping dinner comforting and satisfying.
💬 Final Thoughts
Italian Alfredo has become a staple in our home for a while. It is also delicious without any of the veggies added. I hope it brings the same cozy, chaos-calming magic to yours. If you try it, I’d love to hear how your family likes it!
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