A creamy and hearty chicken Alfredo with broccoli, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
2piecesboneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
2cupsbroccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
2tablespoonsolive oil
3clovesgarlic, minced
2cupsheavy cream
1cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1tablespoonbutter
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
¼teaspoonItalian seasoning
8ozfettuccine or penne pasta
Fresh parsley, choppedfor garnish
Instructions
Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain, reserving ½ cup of water.
In a skillet, cook chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Steam broccoli in the same skillet with a splash of water for 3–4 minutes, then set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream and simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Combine pasta, chicken, and broccoli in the sauce. Toss to coat and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Serve in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use fresh parsley for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.