Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce. This creamy pasta dish is a perfect choice for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, combining satisfying flavors with easy preparation. The recipe features fettuccine pasta coated in a luscious sauce made from fresh ingredients, making it both indulgent and nutritious. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delightful meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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 fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss in steamed broccoli and cooked fettuccine pasta, coating everything well.
- Top your creamy mixture with grilled chicken strips and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg