Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli & Fettuccine. This delightful dish brings together tender chicken breast, vibrant broccoli, and rich fettuccine enveloped in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce. Quick to prepare and easy to make, it’s perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in. With just a handful of ingredients and one-pot cooking, you can create a memorable meal that satisfies both taste buds and hunger. Serve it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound diced chicken breast
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
- Olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Prepare the sauce: Lower heat, add minced garlic to the skillet until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked fettuccine into the skillet with the sauce; use reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Add broccoli: Gently fold in steamed broccoli until everything is well combined.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 425g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg