Creamy Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine with Broccoli
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine with Broccoli is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, delivering a satisfying meal that everyone will love. The creamy sauce, made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, coats each fettuccine noodle beautifully while fresh broccoli adds a healthy touch. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Fettuccine noodles
- Grilled chicken breast strips
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Heavy cream
- Garlic
- Butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine noodles in salted boiling water until al dente. In the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli. Drain both.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth; season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss the drained pasta and broccoli in the skillet with the creamy sauce and top with sliced grilled chicken.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg