Easy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Your Family Will Love
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a rich and comforting dish made with juicy chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, all mixed together with pasta for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1½ cups cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- Pepper & nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine following the package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add the broccoli to the same skillet with a splash of water. Cover and let it steam for 3–4 minutes until tender, then remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the skillet, then sauté the garlic for about a minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper, letting it cook for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken and broccoli to the pan. Add the fettuccine and toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm with extra parmesan on top, if you like.
Notes
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 610
- Total Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
- Sodium: 570mg
- Potassium: 720mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Vitamin A: 15% DV
- Vitamin C: 60% DV
- Double the recipe for meal prep.
- You can freeze the Alfredo sauce separately.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.