🍗🥦 Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta 🍝✨
🌟 Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying, this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is a classic comfort dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a family dinner. Tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a rich Alfredo sauce come together for an irresistible pasta! 🧄🧈
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
🍝 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
🧂 Salt (for pasta water)
For the Chicken and Broccoli:
🍗 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced or sliced
🥦 2 cups broccoli florets
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥄 2 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
🧈 2 tbsp butter
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥛 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
🧀 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
🌿 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional, for depth)
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta and Broccoli:
Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Add the broccoli to the boiling pasta water during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add nutmeg if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Combine Everything:
Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce.
5️⃣ Serve:
Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
🌟 Creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is a dish that never fails to impress. Perfect for feeding a crowd or treating yourself to a comforting homemade meal! 🧄🧈