Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Creamy and flavorful pasta with tender chicken and broccoli, smothered in a rich Alfredo sauce
- Preparing Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Served Person: 6
contains white meat
tree nut free
nut free
contains gluten
red meat free
shellfish free
contains pasta
contains dairy
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 boneless chicken breast halves diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets cooked
- 1 box penne pasta
- 1/2 cup or 1 stick butter
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Carbohydrate 38.0637990304845 g
- Cholesterol 212.941666667442 mg
- Fat 49.1456863944827 g
- Fiber 0.988158217323132 g
- Protein 16.1696380371976 g
- Saturated Fat 29.1121650306011 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (226g)
- Sodium 200.979051295515 mg
- Sugar 37.0756408131613 g
- Trans Fat 3.40246518591296 g
- Calories 651 calories
As a busy professional, I often find myself strapped for time. Cooking elaborate meals is usually the last thing on my mind when I get home from work. But this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo pasta recipe is a game-changer. It's incredibly easy to make and comes together in a flash, using simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
The creamy Alfredo sauce is rich and flavorful, coating the pasta, tender chicken, and broccoli perfectly. It's a dish that will please the whole family and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch. So the next time you need a delicious and effortless meal, give this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo a try. It's sure to become a regular in your recipe rotation.
Step-by-step
- Steam broccoli and chop chicken. Set aside.
- Boil and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic with the butter and saute until tender.
- Add cream, garlic powder, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
- When sauce has reached desired consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Pour chicken and broccoli in the sauce and stir. Add in Pasta and toss.
- Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
