Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli & Fettuccine is a comforting, restaurant-style pasta dish featuring juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and tender fettuccine tossed in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Reserved pasta water, as needed
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente, adding broccoli florets during the last 2–3 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat, add butter and garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken, fettuccine, and broccoli to skillet. Toss in sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
- Season to taste, then serve hot topped with parsley or extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or omit for vegetarian version.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Use gluten-free pasta for dietary needs.
- Reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk to keep sauce smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
