CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO

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A creamy, comforting dinner that goes from stovetop to table in under an hour? Don't mind if we do! Four of our favorite dinnertime ingredients come together in this chicken broccoli Alfredo pasta dish-versatile chicken breast, family-friendly broccoli, always-on-hand pasta and a homemade Alfredo sauce that comes together in a snap.

Provided by Christy Denney

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Fettuccine or other favorite pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 to 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli, cooked and hot
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 teaspoon (1 clove) minced garlic
2 cups heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 cooked chicken breasts, diced

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions adding broccoli last 3 minutes, drain. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic with the butter. Add cream, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Trust me, it will thicken. When sauce has reached desired consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Add cooked chicken to Alfredo sauce and heat through. Serve over hot, cooked fettuccine and broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 245 mg, Fat 11, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 38 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

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