Dill Pickle Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Here’s a Dill Pickle Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe that’s creamy, tangy, savory, and uniquely delicious — perfect for pickle lovers!

🥒 Dill Pickle Chicken Alfredo Pasta

🍽️ Servings: 4

⏱️ Total Time: ~35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)

• 1/2 cup whole milk

• 3/4 cup dill pickle juice (from the jar)

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (or more, to taste)

• Fresh or dried dill, to taste (1–2 tsp)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

Pasta:

• 12 oz fettuccine, penne, or your choice of pasta

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta
   Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.

2. Cook the Chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
   Cook until golden and cooked through (6–8 mins). Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce
   In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
   Stir in flour and cook for another 1 minute to form a roux.

4. Add Liquids
   Slowly whisk in the cream, milk, and pickle juice. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Add Cheese & Flavor
   Stir in Parmesan cheese, chopped pickles, and dill. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add red pepper flakes if using.

6. Combine
   Return chicken to the pan. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together until coated. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

7. Garnish & Serve
   Top with more pickles, fresh dill, and Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.

🔄 Variations:

• Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or hot sauce.

• Crunchy Topping: Top with toasted breadcrumbs or crumbled potato chips.

• Vegetarian Version: Swap chicken for sautéed mushrooms or roasted cauliflower.