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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Indulgent Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Ready in 25 Minutes

This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a comforting, quick, and delicious meal that's perfect for any night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 750

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with half-and-half for lighter option
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Butter consider reducing for lighter alternative
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
For the Pasta and Broccoli
  • 8 ounces Pasta gluten-free can be used
  • 2 cups Broccoli fresh or frozen
For Cooking
  • 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil used to sauté the chicken
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander
  • grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and cut broccoli into florets. Grate Parmesan cheese and mince garlic.
  2. Boil Pasta: In a pot, bring salted water to boil, add pasta and cook until nearly al dente. Add broccoli in the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, and sauté briefly. Add heavy cream and simmer, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  5. Combine: Return pasta and broccoli to skillet, add chicken, and gently toss everything with the sauce.
  6. Serve: Dish out into bowls and garnish with parsley or basil. Add more Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegan option, replace chicken with tofu or tempeh and use plant-based cream.

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