Description
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and rich alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and bound to impress everyone at your table with its velvety texture and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and cut broccoli into small florets.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add broccoli to the skillet and sauté for an additional 3 minutes until bright green.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously, then gradually add Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine drained pasta with the chicken and broccoli mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 330g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg