Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
759 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
Description
In Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli, pasta noodles are cooked and drained while reserving pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency. Chicken breasts are cut into bite-sized pieces, seasoned, and sautéed with broccoli until the chicken is cooked through and has golden edges, and the broccoli is tender yet crisp. The Alfredo sauce is prepared in the same skillet by melting butter and cooking minced garlic briefly, followed by flour to form a roux. Gradual whisking in of half and half and reserved pasta water creates a smooth base, into which Parmesan cheese is melted, and the sauce is seasoned with salt and black pepper.
The cooked chicken and broccoli are returned to the sauce and pasta, combining all components into a cohesive dish. The resulting plate features creamy, garlicky sauce enveloping pasta, with the savory tenderness of chicken and textural contrast from broccoli.
This meal can be served as a satisfying main course for dinner or lunch. The recipe notes suggest optionally topping with shredded mozzarella or Parmesan before baking to add a melted cheesy crust, enhancing texture and flavor complexity. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces short pasta noodles
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 chicken breast medium-large, boneless, skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
for the alfredo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups half and half or whole milk
- ¾ cup water reserved pasta water
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, cracked
Instructions
cook the pasta noodles
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta water and setting aside.
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
- Before baking, consider topping with 1 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan to add a cheesy crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 759 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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