Description
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a comforting, creamy dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and rich fettuccine pasta. Perfect for family dinners or celebrations, this recipe creates a satisfying meal that’s both visually appealing and delicious. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can enjoy this classic Italian-American favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add diced chicken. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and heat gently.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if necessary for consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting chicken with shrimp or adding sun-dried tomatoes. To prevent mushy broccoli, add it to boiling pasta water for just two minutes before draining.