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a bowl of pasta with chicken and broccoli.

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

It doesn't get easier and more delicious than this one-skillet chicken broccoli alfredo! It's a 30-minute dinner that is creamy, rich, and oh-so-satisfying.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Fat 42
Carbs 35
Protein 34
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz. penne pasta
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup grated parmesan ~2.5 oz.

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken breast by cutting it into 1-inch chunks and transferring them to a bowl. Season with Italian seasoning and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli and sautee for 4-5 minutes or until broccoli is tender, but still has a bite to it. Transfer the broccoli to a plate.
    a pan filled with broccoli on top of a table.
  • Return the skillet to the stove over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the chicken. Cook for 8-10 minutes tossing occasionally.
    fried chicken in a skillet on a white surface.
  • Add the butter and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
  • Next, add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and broccoli to the pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
    chicken in cream sauce in a skillet.
  • Fold in the parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
  • While the sauce is simmering cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, for about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to the Alfredo sauce.
  • Garnish with more parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
    a person holding a bowl of pasta with chicken and broccoli.

Tips & Notes

  • We used this Italian Seasoning, it has salt in it if you use one that does not have salt add up to 1 teaspoon when seasoning the chicken.
  • Frozen broccoli can be subbed in this recipe.
  • Follow the cooking instructions in Step 2, but wait to add it back in until Step 6. During step 2 it may take 1-2 minutes less cook time. We used penne pasta, but any pasta can be used in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 42g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g