Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli & Fettuccine is a rich, indulgent pasta dish with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and silky Alfredo sauce infused with garlic. A perfect weeknight dinner or cozy weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Add broccoli florets in the last 2 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add fettuccine and broccoli to the skillet. Toss gently to coat in sauce. Add chicken and reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Top with more Parmesan if desired.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
- Don’t overcook broccoli—add it in the last minutes of pasta cooking.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg