Creamy Broccoli Chicken Alfredo in 30 Minutes – Heavenly!
A creamy and delicious broccoli chicken Alfredo pasta dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g fettuccine
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, adding the broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, then set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until fully done, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken back to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta if fettuccine is unavailable.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the Alfredo sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a splash of pasta water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg