Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings a taste of Italian cuisine right to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fettuccine pasta enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce, this recipe is both simple to prepare and utterly satisfying. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a rich, flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknights or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g fettuccine pasta
- 250 g chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 1 cup broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese to the sauce mixture; stir until slightly thickened. Toss in broccoli and fettuccine until well coated.
- Serve topped with grilled chicken strips while hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg