Description
Rich, creamy, and comforting, this Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate easy dinner idea for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals. Loaded with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and coated in a silky Alfredo sauce, it’s a quick dinner packed with flavor and satisfying texture. This easy recipe checks all the boxes — hearty, family-friendly, and ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect for healthy snack lovers, fast pasta fans, or anyone in search of new food ideas for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente, reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
3. Steam or blanch broccoli florets until bright green and tender-crisp, about 3–4 minutes.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
6. Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
7. Top with sliced chicken and more Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan to avoid a grainy sauce.
Add the broccoli last to keep its bright color and texture.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to lock in juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: easy recipe, quick dinner, creamy pasta, chicken broccoli alfredo, healthy snack, pasta dinner, food ideas, weeknight meal