Description
Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo is the epitome of cozy comfort food. This dish features tender fettuccine pasta coated in a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce, paired with juicy chicken and fresh broccoli florets. Perfect for family dinners or a special occasion, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking only about 30 minutes from start to finish. With the blend of garlic and Parmesan cheese in the sauce, each bite bursts with flavor while providing a wholesome touch of nutrition. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night at home, this creamy pasta dish will surely impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g fettuccine pasta
- 1 tsp salt (for boiling water)
- 250 g chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup broccoli florets, lightly steamed
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Toss cooked fettuccine and lightly steamed broccoli into the sauce until well coated. Top with grilled chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg