Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Flavorful bites of chicken, tender broccoli and rotini pasta tossed in a classic creamy Parmesan garlic Alfredo sauce.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 417kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoon flour
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli. Drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add chicken to skillet in an even layer and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned for about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Stir continuously until mixture is incorporated.
- Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, and garlic salt until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan until it is melted. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed.
- Stir in pasta, broccoli and chicken.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a dairy free version, substitute your sauce for a vegan alfredo sauce.
- You can use either fresh or frozen pasta for this recipe. Frozen will need less time to cook so add in a few minutes before your chicken is done cooking.
- Store your leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg