5.0 from 21 votes
Bacon and Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
This Bacon and Broccoli Chicken Alfredo takes the classic chicken alfredo to the next level!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 967 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 16 oz dried fettuccine pasta
Chicken
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 lbs. thin sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 4 chicken breasts)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups steamed broccoli florets
- 8 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1-2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta, according to package directions, then drain. Lightly toss in a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking, then set aside.
- Combine salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small dish. Season chicken on both sides with seasoning blend.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over MED HIGH heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Add minced garlic to same skillet and cook 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits from the chicken.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes, letting the mixture simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and cook, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes, or until mixture turns into a creamy sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to skillet, along with broccoli florets, most of the crumbled bacon, and most of the minced parsley. Stir to combine.
- Slice chicken into thin strips.
- Serve sprinkled with remaining parsley, crumbled bacon, topped with sliced chicken and sprinkled lightly with black pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
967kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
265mg
(88%)
Sodium
1126mg
(47%)
Potassium
955mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1668IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
500mg
(50%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 967
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 967kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 265mg | 88% |
| Sodium | 1126mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1668IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 500mg | 50% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.