Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a one pot dinner recipe that the whole family will love! This creamy pasta dish only takes about 30 minutes to make, making this the perfect weeknight dinner recipe.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 578kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped or minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound short pasta penne, rotini, etc
- 1 broccoli head cut into florets
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra grated parmesan cheese for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid or saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minutes or until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and pasta. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broccoli florets and Italian seasoning to the pasta. Stir through, cover with the lid for about 4 minutes, or until the pasta has cooked through.
- Add the heavy cream and grated parmesan to the pasta. Stir frequently until the sauce has thickened slightly and the cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the pasta between serving bowls and sprinkle with the extra grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1127IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg