Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pasta for a satisfying meal that combines tender chicken strips and fresh broccoli with a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. This classic Italian-American dish is easy to make and perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Broccoli:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Add broccoli in the last 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken and cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter. Add cream, Parmesan, and nutmeg. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine: Toss chicken, pasta, and broccoli in the Alfredo sauce. Heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
