Description
Indulge in a warm, creamy bowl of Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Broccoli, the ultimate comfort food that wraps you in a cozy embrace. This delightful dish features tender chicken and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, clinging perfectly to your choice of fettuccine or tagliatelle. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a quiet night in, this recipe is versatile and easy to prepare, creating a symphony of flavors that brings everyone together around the dinner table. Each bite is an invitation to savor the moment, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 100 ml milk
- 60 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 300 g fettuccine or tagliatelle
- 200 g broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook fettuccine or tagliatelle until al dente. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Sear chicken: Season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brown each side in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from pan and slice.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and milk; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Combine: Toss pasta and broccoli with the sauce in the skillet. Fold in sliced chicken and mix until well combined.
- Serve: Plate the pasta topped with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg