Description
A comforting and delicious pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped broccoli and a splash of reserved pasta water. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender yet crisp.
- Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream, stirring until heated through. Gradually mix in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, followed by the drained pasta. Stir gently to combine everything until well-coated, adding more pasta water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Finish with fresh herbs of your choice for added flavor.
Notes
You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option. Use frozen broccoli or any pasta variety you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, broccoli pasta, Alfredo pasta, family meal