Description
Turn dinner into a creamy, crave-worthy celebration with this Alfredo Chicken and Broccoli Pasta. Juicy pan-seared chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and al dente pasta are tossed in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce made from real cream, garlic, and parmesan. It’s a comforting classic that works as a quick dinner, easy recipe for gatherings, or a cozy option for weeknights. Whether you’re looking for family food ideas, dinner inspiration, or healthy-ish pasta meals, this dish is a must-try.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 cups broccoli florets
12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and done. Remove and let rest.
3. In a large pot, boil pasta in salted water. Add broccoli florets in the last 3–4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (1 minute).
5. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer 3–4 minutes.
6. Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add pasta and broccoli to sauce and toss well.
8. Slice chicken and place on top. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Let the Alfredo sauce simmer gently so it thickens without curdling.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce needs loosening before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, easy dinner, pasta with broccoli, creamy chicken pasta, quick weeknight dinner