Description
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a creamy and comforting pasta dish that beautifully combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Slice into strips.
- Blanch the Broccoli: In the same pot of boiling water, blanch broccoli for about 3 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: In the skillet, lower heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Cheese & Combine: Once heated, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss Everything Together: Add drained pasta, sliced chicken, and broccoli to the skillet, tossing until coated in sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. - Customize by adding other vegetables or proteins like shrimp or tofu. - If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.