Description
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo is a comforting dish that combines tender grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and luscious fettuccine enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, this recipe showcases the beauty of simple ingredients brought together in a delightful way. As you prepare this dish, the warm aroma of garlic and cream will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table. With every bite, you’ll experience the harmony of flavors and textures that make this pasta dish truly special. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings warmth to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g fettuccine pasta
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 200g broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50g grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). In the last three minutes, add broccoli florets to blanch. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
- Grill the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Add drained fettuccine and blanched broccoli to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve: Top with sliced grilled chicken and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg