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Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken and Broccoli
5 from 18 votes

Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken and Broccoli

This Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo combines grilled chicken, tender broccoli, and a creamy lemon-infused Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta. The sauce blends butter, garlic, cream cheese, Parmesan, and fresh lemon juice to create a rich and tangy coating for the pasta and vegetables. Grilling the chicken adds a savory depth that complements the bright citrus flavor while the broccoli brings a fresh, slightly crisp texture. It’s a hearty pasta dish that balances creamy, cheesy, and citrus notes in every bite, suitable for a satisfying weeknight dinner or weekend meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.