Ingredients
– 1 pound of fettuccine pasta
– 2 heads of chopped broccoli (about 3-4 cups)
– 24 ounces of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
– 4 tablespoons of butter
– 3 cloves of finely minced garlic
– 2 cups of heavy cream
– 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil divided
– Salt, to taste
– Pepper, to taste
Instructions
1-Getting started: Getting started with Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Fettuccine is straightforward and fun. Begin by boiling salted water and cooking the fettuccine until al dente, which takes about 8-10 minutes depending on the package instructions.
2-Cooking broccoli: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the broccoli with a bit of salt and pepper for 4 minutes until it turns bright green, then add ยผ cup of water and cook until itโs evaporated and the broccoli is tender. Transfer the broccoli to a bowl and set it aside.
3-Cooking chicken: Next, in the same skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season and cook the chicken cubes for 5-7 minutes until theyโre golden and fully cooked, then add them to the bowl with the broccoli. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet and cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4-Making the sauce: Add the heavy cream to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits for extra flavor, then mix in the parmesan cheese and cook until itโs melted and the sauce is bubbling. Reduce the heat to low and keep it warm.
5-Final steps: Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water, and add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Combine the chicken and broccoli back into the skillet, and use the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if it needs it. Serve warm with extra parmesan for garnish. This method ensures a smooth, creamy result thatโs ready quickly.
Last Step:
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๐ฅฆ Frozen broccoli can be substituted; thaw and warm before adding.
๐ค Try alternative proteins like shrimp, salmon, or steak for variation.
โ๏ธ Store leftovers airtight in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 6 months for easy reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1092 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 90.8 g
- Fiber: 4.9 g
- Protein: 63.9 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
