Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Overhead look at chicken Alfredo with broccoli in a skillet.

5 from 3 votes

Turn simple ingredients into this creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo recipe in under 30 minutes! Tender chicken, broccoli, and pasta with a homemade Alfredo sauce makes a tasty dinner that's sure to be a hit with everyone!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo, Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Servings:

Calories: 900kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

My Favorite Skillet

Ingredients

Add-ins

3 cups broccoli florets (1-head of broccoli)
4 cups bow-tie pasta

The Chicken

2 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika

Alfredo Sauce

½ cup unsalted butter
3 tsp garlic minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Steam the broccoli in a medium pot until slightly tender and bright green in color and set aside.
Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. About 6-8 minutes. Removed cooked chicken and set aside.
Lower heat to medium and melt butter. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds—then slowly start to whisk in heavy cream, milk, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk continuously until the sauce is well combined.
When the sauce starts to bubble, slowly whisk in the parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until the sauce is smooth. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer the Alfredo sauce for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
Add cooked chicken, pasta, and steamed broccoli into the Alfredo sauce. Mix until well combined and coated in the Alfredo sauce.
Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese before serving, and enjoy!

Notes

Salt the pasta water generously. This step is often forgotten but I promise it's the secret to great tasting pasta. Don't worry if the water seems too salty, the pasta won't absorb it all.

Avoid burning the garlic. Ensure the pan is over low heat and stir frequently in order to avoid burning the garlic. This may add bitterness to the sauce.

Don't overcook the pasta! Aim for al dente which means it still has a little bite to it. The pasta will continue to cook slightly when mixed with the hot Alfredo sauce.

Don't throw out all the pasta water. Reserve a bit of pasta water before draining it off. You can use it to adjust the thickness of the Alfredo sauce if needed.

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