Description
Creamy and comforting chicken Alfredo loaded with tender broccoli and perfectly cooked pasta. An easy family-friendly dinner that’s rich, satisfying, and packed with protein and vegetables.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Pasta
- 300 g fettuccine or pasta of choice
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Prepare the broccoli: Steam or boil the broccoli florets until they are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add butter and garlic: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Italian seasoning. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Avoid boiling to prevent graininess.
- Toss pasta and broccoli: Add the cooked pasta and steamed broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat in the sauce, adding a little reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the broccoli chicken Alfredo immediately, with extra Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top if desired.
Notes
- Avoid boiling the Alfredo sauce after adding Parmesan cheese to prevent it from becoming grainy.
- For a lighter version, replace part of the heavy cream with milk.
- Add grilled or roasted vegetables for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
