Description
Tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and fettuccine smothered in a rich Alfredo sauce! A comforting and delicious dish perfect for any family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts (sliced)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: In a large pot, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Steam the broccoli: Steam the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green. Set aside.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Toss the cooked fettuccine and steamed broccoli into the Alfredo sauce. Top with cooked chicken slices.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute the fettuccine with another pasta of your choice, like penne or linguine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg