Introduction
Chicken Alfredo Pierogi combines tender pierogi with juicy chicken and rich, garlicky Alfredo sauce. It’s quick, indulgent, and guaranteed to impress.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pot for boiling pierogi
- Colander
- Wooden spoon or spatula
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 package potato or cheese pierogi (about 16–20)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Pierogi: Potato-and-cheese or classic cheese works best.
- Chicken: Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
- Alfredo Sauce: Homemade gives the richest taste, but jarred works well.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook Pierogi
- Boil pierogi according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken, season lightly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Make Alfredo Base
- Pour in Alfredo sauce and heavy cream (if using).
- Simmer 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Combine
- Add cooked pierogi to skillet.
- Gently toss to coat in sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and cook 2–3 minutes until creamy and glossy.
- Serve
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 610
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fat: 34 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
💡 Tips
- Pan-fry pierogi in butter before adding sauce for crispy edges.
- Add pasta water or milk if sauce thickens too much.
- Season lightly—Alfredo and Parmesan are naturally salty.
🔄 Variations
- Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pierogi: Add steamed broccoli.
- Bacon Alfredo: Stir in crispy bacon bits.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes.
- Mushroom Alfredo: Add sautéed mushrooms for depth.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Garlic bread
- Caesar salad
- Roasted vegetables
