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Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
Dinner is served! Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli satisfies even the pickiest palate with cheesy, buttery, garlicky alfredo sauce, pasta shells, chicken, and healthy, crunchy broccoli for the perfect amount of texture and taste.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 759 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces short pasta noodles
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium-large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
for the alfredo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups half and half or whole milk
- ¾ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
Instructions
cook the pasta noodles
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta water and setting aside.
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prepare the chicken and broccoli
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Generously season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and broccoli and saute 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and golden on the outside. Transfer to a dish and cover to keep warm.
prepare the alfredo sauce
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour til mixture is foamy. Gradually whisk in the milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, until fully incorporated and mixture is smooth.
- Stir in reserved pasta water, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Once cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce, give it a taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
put it together
- Stir in chicken and broccoli. Garnish with additional cracked black pepper and parmesan if desired and serve.
Notes
- Cheese it up: Before transferring to the oven, top the whole dish with 1 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese (or a mixture of both!) to make this dish super cheesylicious.
Nutrition Information
Calories
759kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
103g
(34%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
952mg
(40%)
Potassium
947mg
(27%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
409mg
(41%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 759
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 759kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 103g | 34% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 952mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 947mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 409mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.