Description
A creamy and delicious Chicken Alfredo pasta with broccoli.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces fettucine noodles
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
- 15 ounces alfredo sauce
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus additional for serving)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. In the last 3 minutes of pasta cooking time, add the frozen broccoli to the pot (test pasta for doneness, it may need an extra minute or two). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain well.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken and stir until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the Alfredo sauce and stir to coat the chicken. Let simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Add drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until well-coated.
- Stir in Parmesan and add pasta water until sauce is desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with different types of pasta, if desired.
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg