Description
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a comforting classic that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy Alfredo sauce over al dente pasta. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also delivers rich flavors that warm the soul. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe guarantees smiles around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta: boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken, cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Make the sauce: in the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine everything: add cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet with sauce; toss until well coated. Slice chicken and place on top before serving.
- Serve: transfer to plates and drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg