Best Lemon Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Recipes

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LEMON CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO



Lemon Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo image

Rotini, chunks of chicken and broccoli florets are tossed in a creamy, lemony Alfredo sauce for a brightly flavored and quick weeknight meal.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini
Olive oil cooking spray
1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar Ragu® Classic Alfredo Sauce
1 ½ lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli florets and rotini according to package directions. Set aside.
  • Spray both sides of chicken with olive oil and evenly sprinkle with lemon pepper chicken.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken in skillet until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side (instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F). Remove chicken from skillet; cut into cubes and keep warm.
  • Wipe out skillet and return it to stove. Stir together Ragu® Classic Alfredo sauce, lemon zest, and lemon juice in skillet. Heat over medium-low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Add pasta, broccoli, and chicken to skillet, and stir to combine. Cook until heated through.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.3 calories, Carbohydrate 95.7 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 764.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CHICKEN AND LEMON-BROCCOLI ALFREDO



CHICKEN AND LEMON-BROCCOLI ALFREDO image

Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper
8 oz. mushrooms, halved
1 Tbsp. olive or cooking oil
1 lemon
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 10-oz. container refrigerated light Alfredo pasta sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large skillet brown chicken and mushrooms 4 minutes in hot oil, turning chicken halfway through. 2. Meanwhile, shred 2 teaspoons lemon peel; set aside. Slice lemon. Add broccoli and lemon slices to skillet. Cover; cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done (170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer). 3. Place chicken and vegetables on plates. Add Alfredo sauce to skillet; heat through. Serve with chicken. Add lemon peel and pepper. Makes 4 servings.

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