Description
A quick and comforting Easy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo recipe perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy Alfredo sauce tossed with pasta for a delicious Italian-American main course.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Vegetables
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the boiling water. Drain pasta and broccoli together and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine All Ingredients: Return cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss everything together to coat well and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm for a hearty, creamy Italian-American dinner.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter Alfredo sauce version.
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor and depth.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
