Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
A comforting one-pot pasta dish featuring fettuccine, juicy chicken, broccoli, and a rich Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente, adding broccoli in the last 4 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and, in the same skillet, add butter. Melt it and then sauté garlic for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and add Parmesan cheese, stirring until creamy.
- Add the chicken, drained pasta, and broccoli to the sauce, tossing gently to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or cream to restore consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg