Description
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a delightful and comforting dish that’s perfect for celebrating special occasions like graduations. This creamy pasta combines tender chicken and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce that creates a satisfying experience for your taste buds. With its easy preparation and impressive presentation, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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 butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil or oregano)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and wash broccoli florets.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente; reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute. Add broccoli florets with a splash of water, cover, and steam until bright green (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese and dried herbs until combined into a creamy sauce.
- Toss cooked pasta with the chicken and sauce mixture; add reserved pasta water gradually for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 380g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg