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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is rich, creamy, and packed with tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a luscious Parmesan sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast, season with salt, black pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed, then toss in the broccoli florets and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, and the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Lower the heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine with the broccoli and garlic. Add the remaining Italian seasoning and the grated Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it in the creamy sauce. Add the drained fettuccine pasta and toss everything together. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if you like.

Notes

  • Add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency perfectly.
  • Don’t overcook chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Add Parmesan cheese slowly while stirring to prevent clumps.