Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli & Fettuccine is a rich and comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken strips sautéed with garlic, served on a bed of perfectly cooked fettuccine and crisp broccoli florets, all coated in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. This one-pan skillet recipe is easy to prepare and makes a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
Pasta & Vegetables
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Fats & Dairy
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot to blanch them. Drain the pasta and broccoli together and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of nutmeg if using. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken strips to the skillet, then add the cooked fettuccine and broccoli. Toss everything together gently to coat the pasta and vegetables evenly with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy garlic chicken Alfredo immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired for color and a touch of freshness.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smoothest sauce.
- Make sure not to overcook the broccoli; adding it in during the last few minutes ensures it stays crisp-tender.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a splash of milk or pasta water.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half but expect a less rich sauce.
- Nutmeg is optional but adds a subtle warmth to the sauce.
- Use fresh garlic for a bright, punchy flavor rather than pre-minced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Creamy garlic chicken alfredo, Chicken fettuccine recipe, Broccoli alfredo pasta, Easy stovetop dinner, Italian chicken pasta
