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Three Cheese Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Delicious homemade three cheese alfredo gets tossed with pasta, broccoli and chicken. It is quick and easy and out of this world good! It will become an instant favorite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 926 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta noodles, or pasta of choice
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
Three Cheese Alfredo Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- optional- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the 1 pound penne pasta noodles, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, make the three-cheese alfredo sauce. In a large skillet add ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, and 4 ounces cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the 1 cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Add the ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the pasta, 2 cups cooked and diced chicken, and 2 cups steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat Garnish with optional- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish cheese if desired, and serve.
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Notes
- Updated on April 21, 2020
- Originally Posted On: September 7, 2015
Nutrition Information
Calories
926kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
63g
(97%)
Saturated Fat
38g
(190%)
Cholesterol
209mg
(70%)
Sodium
734mg
(31%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2356IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
403mg
(40%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 926
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 926kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
| Cholesterol | 209mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 734mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2356IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 403mg | 40% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.