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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Recipe
Cheesy chicken broccoli Alfredo pasta is a go-to dinner meal in our house. It's a one-pot meal that the whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 533 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin
- 2 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 12 oz. penne
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- parsley for garnish, optional
- garlic salt (with parsley flakes) season to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to a large skillet and heat on medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook on skillet until cooked through (about 7-8 minutes per side).
- Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes and then slice - set aside.
- Make your alfredo sauce by adding milk, broth and garlic to the skillet. Add salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Add dry penne noodles and broccoli to the sauce making sure to stir often for about 3 minutes. Cook for and additional 8 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan to the sauce and stir until combined. Simmer for a few additional minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in chicken and serve or add noodles to a plate and add sliced chicken on top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and/or additional Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
623mg
(26%)
Potassium
666mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
719IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
334mg
(33%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 666mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 719IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 334mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.