Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli & Fettuccine brings together tender chicken, al dente pasta, and fresh broccoli, all wrapped in a velvety homemade Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (substitute with linguine)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated works best)
- ¼ tsp salt (kosher salt preferred)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional, the secret ingredient)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. During the last 3 minutes, add broccoli florets to the same pot. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, add to hot pan in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden, flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet and increase heat to medium. Bring to a gentle simmer. Once bubbling slightly, gradually add Parmesan cheese while stirring constantly to prevent clumping. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet with any accumulated juices. Add drained pasta and broccoli, toss together using tongs until well-coated. Add reserved pasta water if sauce seems too thick.
- Transfer to warmed plates or bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while sauce is creamy and hot.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in under 35 minutes.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Feel free to substitute linguine for fettuccine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg