Creamy Dreamy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Fettuccine

 

🍝🔥 Creamy Dreamy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Fettuccine 🍗🥦✨

Comfort food just got a creamy upgrade! This dish is rich, cheesy, full of flavor — and packed with tender grilled chicken and vibrant broccoli. Ready in under 30 minutes!

⏱ Time & Nutrition:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories per Serving: ~620 kcal

🛒 Ingredients:

🍝 For the Pasta & Sauce:

◾️Fettuccine pasta (about 6–8 oz)

◾️2 tbsp butter

◾️2–3 cloves garlic, minced

◾️1 cup heavy cream

◾️½–¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

◾️Salt & black pepper, to taste

◾️Italian seasoning (optional)

🍗 For the Chicken:

◾️1 boneless, skinless chicken breast

◾️1 tbsp olive oil

◾️Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)

🥦 For the Broccoli:

◾️1½ cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets

◾️Salted water, for boiling or steaming

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta

↪️ Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Broccoli

↪️ Steam or boil broccoli for 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and set aside.

3. Cook the Chicken

↪️ Rub chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

↪️ Grill or pan-sear until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips.

4. Make the Alfredo Sauce

↪️ In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

↪️ Pour in the cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.

↪️ Whisk in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.

↪️ Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if desired.

5. Bring It All Together

↪️ Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Toss to coat.

↪️ Plate and top with grilled chicken strips.

6. Serve

↪️ Enjoy hot and creamy — maybe with extra Parmesan on top! 🧀✨

💡 Notes & Variations:

🔁 Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.

🥬 Swap broccoli with spinach, peas, or mushrooms.

🌶️ Add red pepper flakes for a little kick.