5 from 9 votes
Lightened Up One Pan Chicken and Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
This dish is cooked in one pan and lightened up to make it an easy yet satisfying meal for any day of the week!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
496 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup half and half
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The skillet should be large enough to fit the pasta.
- Add chicken and cook until brown on both sides. Add garlic and cook for one additional minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken broth and half and half. Bring to a simmer then add pasta. Stir occasionally, for 6 to 7 minutes until the pasta starts to soften. Add the broccoli, cover and cook until pasta is al dente (about an additional 7 minutes).
- Add the cheese and stir until melted. Serve immediately or let sit to thicken sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, as desired.
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Notes
- You can use 2% milk to lighten up the dish even more or use heavy cream for a thicker consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
423mg
(18%)
Potassium
597mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
570IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
21.9mg
(24%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.