Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Recipe
Cheesy chicken broccoli Alfredo pasta is a go-to dinner meal in our house. It's a one-pot meal that the whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin
- 2 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 12 oz. penne
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- parsley for garnish, optional
- garlic salt (with parsley flakes) season to taste
Add oil to a large skillet and heat on medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook on skillet until cooked through (about 7-8 minutes per side).
Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes and then slice - set aside.
Make your alfredo sauce by adding milk, broth and garlic to the skillet. Add salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
Add dry penne noodles and broccoli to the sauce making sure to stir often for about 3 minutes. Cook for and additional 8 minutes.
Add the heavy cream and Parmesan to the sauce and stir until combined. Simmer for a few additional minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in chicken and serve or add noodles to a plate and add sliced chicken on top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and/or additional Parmesan cheese.
Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 719IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 2mg