Description
This Alfredo Chicken and Broccoli Pasta is creamy, savory, and comes together in under 30 minutes. It combines penne pasta, golden seared chicken, and tender broccoli tossed in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce. A perfect cozy dinner that’s both easy and satisfying.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups broccoli florets
12 oz penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente. Add broccoli florets 3 minutes before pasta is done. Drain together and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside and slice.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, stir, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Lower heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
5. Toss pasta and broccoli into the sauce. Add sliced chicken on top or mix in. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the Alfredo sauce.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture—pre-grated may cause clumping.
To make it gluten-free, use your favorite GF pasta brand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Alfredo, Chicken Pasta, Broccoli, Creamy Pasta