Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
Discover the delightful Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo, a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a luscious Alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe features rich flavors that will please any palate. The creamy texture of the sauce, made from fresh ingredients like garlic and Parmesan cheese, elevates the dish while the addition of broccoli packs in nutrition. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or pasta types, this is a must-try recipe for anyone seeking comfort food at its best!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g fettuccine pasta
- 250 g chicken breast
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add heavy cream and simmer gently before stirring in grated Parmesan until thickened.
- Toss steamed broccoli with the sauce and combine with cooked fettuccine. Top with grilled chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg