Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine with Broccoli, a delightful twist on the traditional pasta dish. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken and fresh broccoli enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- In another skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown. Add cooked fettuccine and broccoli to the skillet with chicken.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a lighter sauce, consider substituting half of the cream with chicken broth. You can add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.