Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
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5.0
72 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
686 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
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This chicken broccoli Alfredo pasta is sauteed chicken breast pieces and fresh broccoli, all tossed in a homemade creamy sauce. A quick and easy dinner option that's always a big hit with both kids and adults.
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 6 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt and pepper to tastee
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Add the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of the cooking time.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the garlic and Italian seasoning to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium low heat.
- Add the cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until just thickened - do not let it boil.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese, stirring continuously, until cheese has melted.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the pasta, broccoli and chicken in the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
686kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Cholesterol
232mg
(77%)
Sodium
626mg
(26%)
Potassium
758mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2011IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
316mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 686 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 686kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Cholesterol | 232mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 758mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2011IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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72 reviews
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