Description
Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli is a delightful and comforting dish that effortlessly brings rich flavors to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breast, vibrant broccoli, and a luscious Alfredo sauce that coats pasta beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this creamy chicken pasta will satisfy even the pickiest eaters in your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g fettuccine or tagliatelle
- 250 g chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 1 cup broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 60 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Combine steamed broccoli and cooked pasta with the sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg