Craving a creamy, flavorful, and comforting pasta dish? Look no further than this Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo over Angel Hair Pasta. This delectable recipe combines tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a luscious Alfredo sauce, all tossed with delicate angel hair pasta. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with three variations of this classic dish: the traditional Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, a lightened-up version with Greek yogurt, and a vegetarian-friendly Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo. Each recipe offers a unique twist, catering to different dietary preferences and taste buds. Let's dive into the creamy goodness of this versatile pasta dish!
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CREAMY CHICKEN ANGEL HAIR
Our pasta-loving family often requests this recipe featuring chicken and vegetables. Lemon adds a light touch to the sauce, well seasoned with garlic and herbs.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, salt and pepper in 2 tablespoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute carrot in butter and remaining oil for 1 minute. Add onion and celery; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute., Stir in the cream, bacon, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Return chicken to the pan., Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Garnish with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Fat 50g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: salt, penne pasta, broccoli floret, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pepper, butter, garlic, heavy cream, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flake
Provided by Hector Gomez
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a quart (950 ML) of water in a large pot to a boil over high heat, and salt to taste.
- Cook pasta for 8 minutes, or until slightly underdone.
- Add broccoli to pasta and simmer for 4 minutes with the lid on.
- Strain the pasta and broccoli in a colander, and run cold water over to prevent the broccoli from over cooking.
- Heat the olive oil in the pot over medium-high heat, and add the chicken. Season the chicken with season salt and pepper.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot and set aside.
- Add the butter to the pot, and melt it. Once butter is fully melted, add in garlic and stir continuously for 10 seconds.
- Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir often, and cook until sauce starts to bubble slightly.
- Once the sauce is bubbling and begins to cook down, add in Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Add in the cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli, and stir until fully combined.
- Top with Parmesan cheese or red chili flakes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 828 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 4 grams
CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO
A creamy, comforting dinner that goes from stovetop to table in under an hour? Don't mind if we do! Four of our favorite dinnertime ingredients come together in this chicken broccoli Alfredo pasta dish-versatile chicken breast, family-friendly broccoli, always-on-hand pasta and a homemade Alfredo sauce that comes together in a snap.
Provided by Christy Denney
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions adding broccoli last 3 minutes, drain. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic with the butter. Add cream, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Trust me, it will thicken. When sauce has reached desired consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked chicken to Alfredo sauce and heat through. Serve over hot, cooked fettuccine and broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 245 mg, Fat 11, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 38 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN
If you want to put something on the table that'll give you time to spare on busy nights, give this delicious angel hair pasta with chicken a try. From start to finish, you're only 20 minutes away from a vibrantly colored meal! -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet over medium heat, cook carrots in remaining oil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the chicken, broth, cheese, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Drain pasta; serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
My gang likes the taste of chicken cordon bleu, but I don't like the time required to make it. This skillet sensation, with the addition of broccoli, gives my family the flavors they crave with only a fraction of the work.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in butter until meat is no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, wine or broth, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add to the chicken mixture. , Stir in the ham, broccoli and bacon; cover and cook until heated through. Serve with pasta; sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
ALFREDO WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA AND CHICKEN
This is my own recipe for alfredo sauce. I have caught more than one person eating it with a spoon! I prefer angel hair pasta as it seems to trap the sauce better than most other pastas. This stuff is really rich and absolutely sinful!
Provided by Chef Menel
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil angel hair pasta until al dente and set aside, keeping warm.
- Boil chicken tenders until done and dice after cooled.
- In large saucepan melt 1 1/2 sticks butter (or 3/4 cup, if you are not using sticks), reserving other 1/2 stick (or 1/4 cup)for thickening.
- Add heavy cream and all cheeses to saucepan stirring constanty over medium heat.
- In a microwavable dish, melt remaining butter. Add 3-4 tbs. flour being sure to smooth out any lumps.
- Add butter and flour mixture to saucepan and stir until sauce thickens just a bit.
- Salt the sauce to taste.
- Stir diced chicken into sauce and serve over the angel hair pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1313.9, Fat 104.6, SaturatedFat 64.5, Cholesterol 386, Sodium 1022, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 46.2
BROCCOLI GARLIC ANGEL HAIR PASTA
If you've got to eat your broccoli, this is a great way to do it. A beautiful side dish of broccoli and angel hair pasta with red pepper flakes is so delicious and so aromatic.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Hold a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle and cut the florets from the broccoli stems into a bowl. Chop remaining stems into small pieces and transfer stems to a separate bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil with butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic in the hot oil-butter mixture, stirring often, until garlic is soft but not browned. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes and salt. Pour chicken stock into skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir broccoli stems into the stock mixture and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add a little water or stock if mixture starts to dry out.
- Stir broccoli florets into skillet and cook broccoli sauce until florets are bright green and slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in angel hair pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta strands are almost tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large pot.
- Pour broccoli sauce over pasta, stir with a wooden spoon, and mix in 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Cover pot with a lid and let stand until pasta absorbs excess liquid and finishes cooking, about 2 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and sprinkle each serving with a dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.9 calories, Carbohydrate 76.5 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1053.1 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CREAMY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI
This can be made with other veggies instead of broccoli, Our son doesn't like broccoli, for him I make with pea pods or carrots.
Provided by Lali8752
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter and add chicken, cook till done.
- Remove chicken from pan.
- add broth, broccoli, red pepper, garlic& pepper.
- Cook till tender, add chicken.
- Cook additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked bowties and cook another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese till melted.
- Serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become tough and dry.
- Use a good quality Alfredo sauce. There are many different brands and types of Alfredo sauce available, so be sure to choose one that you like the taste of.
- Add some vegetables to your dish. This will make it more nutritious and colorful.
- Serve your dish immediately. This will ensure that the pasta is still hot and the sauce is still creamy.
Conclusion:
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo over Angel Hair Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and broccoli, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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