**Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine: A Delightful Combination of Flavors and Textures**
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors and textures of Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine, a delectable dish that brings together tender chicken, crisp broccoli florets, and silky fettuccine pasta in a creamy and flavorful sauce. This recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors, with the savory chicken and broccoli complemented by the rich and creamy sauce. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or special occasions, and it's sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Additionally, this article includes variations of the classic recipe, such as a vegetarian version with tofu instead of chicken, a spicy version with a kick of chili flakes, and a lightened version with a creamy sauce made from Greek yogurt. With so many options to choose from, you'll find the perfect Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine recipe to tantalize your taste buds.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH HOMEMADE FETTUCCINE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 3h40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the homemade fettuccine: Combine the flour and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the eggs and yolks and mix on medium speed. Turn the mixer off and scrape down the sides of the bowl, pushing the flour towards the center. Continue to mix on medium speed, repeating these steps until the dough comes together into a ball. If the dough sticks to the sides of the bowl, add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it forms a cohesive ball. Knead the dough on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes. When the dough is smooth, bright yellow in color and bounces back when pressed, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Knead by hand a few more times and then form into a ball. The dough should feel moist but not sticky; knead in more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as necessary. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but no more than 4 hours.
- Fit the stand mixer with the pasta roller attachment and set to the widest setting (No. 1). Position the stand mixer with 2 to 3 feet of counter space to the left. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide into three portions. Work with one piece of dough at time, keeping the rest under plastic wrap so it doesn't dry out.
- With your fingers, press a portion of the dough into a roughly 5-by-2 1/2-inch rectangle. Dust lightly with flour on both sides. Turn the mixer onto low speed and feed the dough through the roller with the 2 1/2-inch parallel to the roller. Next, fold the two ends of the dough into the center so they just meet and then fold one half over the other so the dough closes like a book; this is called laminating the dough. Use your fingers to seal the two edges together, then once again shape the dough into a 5-by-2 1/2-inch rectangle. Dust the dough with flour and feed it through the roller a second time. Repeat by laminating the dough one more time and feeding it through the roller. Dust with flour and feed through the roller three more times, dust with more flour as needed.
- Adjust the roller to setting No. 3 and feed the dough through the roller twice. Adjust to setting No. 5 and feed the dough through two more times. At this point the dough will be over a foot long. Use your right hand to feed the dough through the roller and your left hand to catch the dough. Always be very gentle with the dough to prevent tearing. Be sure to feed the dough through the machine so that it does not fold onto itself. You can make small adjustments to how the dough is entering the roller by gently guiding it to the left or right. If the dough is too long to handle, simply cut it in half and work with a smaller portion.
- Finally, adjust the roller to setting No. 7 and feed the dough through another two times. After the dough has gone through the roller for the last time, dust it all over with flour and then fold it over itself and hold under a piece of plastic wrap. Repeat these steps with the remaining two pieces of dough.
- Replace the roller attachment with the fettucine cutter attachment. Dust a baking sheet with flour. Cut the rolled dough into 12-inch pieces and feed through the fettucine cutter on low speed. Twist the fettucine into a nest and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap while you cut the remaining dough. Lightly dust the tops of the fettucine nests with flour, cover with slightly dampened paper towel and then with plastic wrap. Hold at room temperature for no more than an hour or the pasta will dry out. (Makes 1 pound pasta dough.)
- For the chicken and broccoli alfredo: Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Mix the broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the broccoli to the preheated baking sheet and roast until the lightly charred and tender, 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt so that the water tastes like the ocean.
- Heat a 12-inch, high-sided pan over medium heat. Add the butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. When the butter is melted, add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. If the chicken has browned on both sides but isn't cooked through yet, remove to a baking sheet and finish in the oven. Let cool and then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- To the same pan, add the minced garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the flour and stir to combine, scraping up the dark bits from the bottom of the pan. Whisk in 1 cup of the half-and-half, making sure the flour is completely combined, without any lumps. Whisk in the remaining 3 cups half-and-half, bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. When the mixture has thickened around the edges, but before your whisk leaves a trail behind it, add the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest and the Asiago and Parmesan, and whisk to combine. Turn the heat to low and season with salt and pepper. The sauce should have the consistency of a thick soup. If the sauce thickens too much, add a little of the pasta water to thin it out. Add the chicken and broccoli to the cheese sauce and hold over low heat.
- Meanwhile, cook to the pasta: Separate the strands of pasta on the baking sheet and add them to the boiling water. Cook for 30 seconds, or until the pasta floats to the top. Drain and add to the cheese sauce. Add the lemon juice and toss to combine. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
EASY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
This is an easy dish with lots of flavor. To save some fat you can use full-fat milk in place of the 18% cream but it will not be as creamy.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions, adding in the fresh broccoli florets the last minute of cooking time; drain (do not rinse) then transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1-2 tablespoon oil or butter to prevent sticking; cover lightly with foil to keep warm.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and browned (adding in the garlic the last 3 minutes of cooking time).
- Add in flour, pinch dried thyme and cayenne pepper (if using); stir with wooden spoon for 1 minute.
- Add in table cream and grated parmesan cheese; bring to a simmer, stirring constantly and cook 1-2 minutes and until smooth and thickened.
- Add in salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and broccoli; toss to coat.
- Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.3, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 235.8, Sodium 300.5, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 56.3
FRESH FETTUCCINE WITH ROASTED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli rabe to a large bowl of ice water. Once cooled, drain broccoli rabe and set aside. Add the fettuccine to the same pot of boiling water and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, bring the broth and lemon juice to a boil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Boil until the broth reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe to the chicken broth and stir to combine. Add the pasta, 1/2 cup of Parmesan, pine nuts, parsley, oil, and lemon zest. Toss to coat, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Mound the pasta into bowls and serve. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.
CHICKEN BROCCOLI FETTUCCINE
"My family loves pasta, but often the sauces are loaded with calories, so I came up with this. The soup, milk and cheese are much lighter, yet taste just as rich. I make it often on busy days and it's always a hit." Debbie Maier - Lynden, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the chicken, onion and mushrooms in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from the heat; set aside., Drain fettuccine; stir in the soup, milk and reserved chicken mixture. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROCCOLI CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
I served this with Chive Garlic Bread from the April/May 2001 issue, and my finicky-eating, 6-year-old grandson absolutely loved it! -Elaine Mizzles Ben Wheeler, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the soup, broth, broccoli, mushrooms, onion powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Drain fettuccine; add to chicken mixture and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 2200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 43g protein.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE
Also delicious with sliced grilled chicken!
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt Butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, in batches if necessary, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside. Stir Sauce and broccoli into same skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over hot fettuccine and sprinkle, if desired, with grated Parmesan cheese.
ALFREDO FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
To DIE for! I never cared for white pasta sauce until I tried this... Now I'm hooked. My youngest calls it "white spaghetti" and will eat it until she pops!
Provided by Holley Mc
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Get Olive Oil Hot in 12" frying Pan.
- saute Onion and Pepper until tender.
- add Chicken and cook until done.
- Turn heat to low (this will keep the sauce from sticking) and add Alfredo sauce.
- Boil Broccoli until done.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Once broccoli is done, add to the prepared sauce.
- Once Noodles are done, place into bowl (or plate) and cover with sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.9, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 114.1, Sodium 154.3, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 31.5
~ SAVORY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & FETTUCCINE SKILLET ~
My well stocked pantry & freezer always gives me many options for a tasty dish at the last minute, when undecided on dinner. I threw this dish together on a whim with what I had and it was so, so good! Daughter and son went back for seconds and gave me 2 thumbs up! Daughter already has a dish stashed away to take to work...
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta al dente. Do not rinse. While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet - ( I used my deep chicken fryer skillet or could use a dutch oven.) - brown chicken, onion and garlic in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Stir occasionally.
- 2. Once chicken is cooked and onion tender, add chicken broth, soups, pepper, red pepper if using, onion and garlic powder. Stir to combine. Stir in the broccoli and simmer 5 - 10 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted.
- 3. Drain pasta well and add to the chicken mixture. Heat through good and serve hot! A sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese would be great as well!
- 4. My troops loved this dish, already requests to make again.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
- Season your chicken: Don't forget to season your chicken with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through before adding it to the sauce. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
- Use a good quality pasta: The type of pasta you use can make a big difference in the final dish. Choose a high-quality pasta that will hold its shape well and not get mushy.
- Cook the pasta al dente: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be sure to remove it from the pot just before it is fully cooked. This will help it retain its texture and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Make a creamy sauce: The creamy sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use a good quality cheese and milk, and whisk the sauce until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add the chicken and broccoli: Once the sauce is ready, add the cooked chicken and broccoli. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Broccoli chicken fettuccine is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fresh broccoli, this dish is sure to please the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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