Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken and Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken and Broccoli
Description
The Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken and Broccoli features fettuccine pasta boiled together with broccoli florets for simplicity and freshness. The sauce is made by creating a roux with butter, garlic, and flour, then whisking in milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan to form a creamy base. Lemon zest and juice add a bright acidity to the sauce, balancing the richness of the dairy. Grilled chicken breast slices provide savory protein with a smoky flavor. The dish is finished by tossing the pasta and broccoli in the sauce along with the chicken, creating a harmonious combination of textures, from tender pasta and broccoli to the moist chicken.
The variety of ingredients makes this dish filling and flavorful with natural freshness. It can be served on its own or paired with a crisp salad or crusty bread for added contrast. The lemon aspect lightens the sauce, which helps to prevent it from feeling too heavy.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta dry
- 1 lb chicken breast grilled and sliced into strips, boneless skinless
- 4 cups broccoli from 1 lb broccoli crowns, florets
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk (preferably 1%)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 3 oz cream cheese diced into cubes, or regular
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded plus more for serving
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp lemon plus more for serving, zest
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package, adding in broccoli during last 5 minutes of boiling pasta (so they will both boil together during last 5 minutes, then drain them together. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water just in case you want to thin sauce, I didn't use it but I always save some just in case).
- In a large and deep skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat then add in garlic and flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- While whisking slowly pour milk into flour mixture, then cook, whisking vigorously to smooth lumps until mixture begins to thicken. Add in cream cheese and parmesan and whisk until melted (it will look lumpy at first but will begin to smooth).
- Mix in cream and season with salt and pepper to taste (I liked this with a fair amount of pepper). Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Toss drained pasta and broccoli into sauce mixture along with chicken (thin with reserved pasta water if needed). Serve warm topped with additional parmesan, lemon zest and pepper as desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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