Description
Creamy Alfredo Chicken and Broccoli Pasta is the perfect weeknight comfort food. This easy pasta recipe combines tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce for a satisfying and balanced dinner. Ideal for family meals or meal prep, it’s a go-to recipe you’ll return to often.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 cups broccoli florets
12 oz fettuccine pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli. Drain together.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Add pasta and broccoli to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add sliced chicken and stir gently to combine.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
This dish is best served immediately while the sauce is creamy.
To reheat leftovers, add a splash of cream or milk when warming.
Feel free to switch the pasta type or add extra veggies like mushrooms or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg