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Creamy chicken fettuccine with broccoli on a white plate, homemade pasta dish, comforting Italian meal.

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine italian-american
Servings 4
Calories 839 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 2 1/4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
    Boiling pasta in a pot with water, ready for cooking or recipe preparation.
  • About 3 minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta.
    Creamy vegetable soup with broccoli and fettuccine noodles.
  • Drain the pasta and broccoli together and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
    Juicy raw chicken breasts seasoned with black pepper in a frying pan.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken breasts and cook on both sides until cooked to 165°F internally.
  • Remove chicken from skillet, let it rest briefly, then slice into strips.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Gradually mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and the cheese melts completely.
    Creamy cheese sauce melting in a skillet with a wooden spoon, perfect for baked pasta or casseroles.
  • Add ground nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat.
  • Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Serve the chicken broccoli Alfredo warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 839kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 22gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 36gSodium: 693mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
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