Description
Creamy, comforting Chicken Broccoli Alfredo that’s easy to make and always satisfying. This one-pan meal is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor for a weeknight win.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked & sliced)
2 cups broccoli florets (steamed)
8 oz fettuccine pasta (or gluten-free)
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Steam broccoli until tender-crisp, then set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add sliced chicken and stir to warm through.
Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Slowly stir in Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth.
Add pasta, broccoli, and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
Toss everything together until coated and heated through.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese to avoid a grainy sauce.
Add red pepper flakes or lemon zest for brightness.
Swap chicken for shrimp or keep it vegetarian with mushrooms
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg