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Campfire Chicken Alfredo

Creamy, comforting, and made in one pot! This Campfire Chicken Alfredo Pasta is packed with tender chicken, Parmesan cheese, and pasta for an easy campground dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy stockpot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the chicken broth, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  6. Stir in the penne pasta and reduce heat to a simmer.
  7. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
  8. Stir in the cream cheese until completely melted and incorporated.
  9. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  10. Remove from heat and let stand for 3–5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Notes

Campground Tips
  • Dice the chicken and measure ingredients before leaving home for faster meal prep.
  • Add steamed broccoli or peas during the last few minutes of cooking for extra vegetables.
  • Keep extra broth on hand if cooking over a campfire, as evaporation rates can vary.