Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of Alfredo sauce, the succulence of chicken, and the vibrant freshness of broccoli. Embark on a culinary journey with our meticulously crafted recipes that cater to every taste preference and dietary restriction. From a classic Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli to a lighter version using zucchini noodles and a flavorful vegan alternative, we've got you covered. Each recipe offers step-by-step instructions, ensuring a delightful and seamless cooking experience. Get ready to savor the creamy indulgence of Alfredo sauce, the tender texture of chicken, and the crisp-tender perfection of broccoli in every bite.
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EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI
A creamy, cheesy alfredo sauce served up with chicken and broccoli for an easy weekday dinner the whole family loves!
Provided by Nellie
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set milk on counter (to bring closer to room temp) while working.
- Cook pasta according to instructions (I recommend linguine). Remove pasta from water and drain the pasta, reserving the water for the broccoli.
- Cook broccoli in water for 3 minutes. Set aside.
- In large skillet melt butter, add chicken and onion.
- Saute for 6 minutes or until chicken is cooked and onion is translucent.
- Add milk, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt & pepper, and cooked broccoli.
- Stir well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 377 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE
Also delicious with sliced grilled chicken!
Provided by RAGÚ®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ragu®
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt Spread 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 95.7 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 513.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO
Fresh broccoli and tender chunks of chicken breast are combined with a creamy sauce flavored with Parmesan cheese and basil, then mixed with hot cooked fettuccine.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time. Drain pasta mixture.
- Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until sauce is well blended and heated through.
- Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 543.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
BROCCOLI FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This versatile side dish is a variation of a recipe I've had for years. Instead of broccoli, you can use green beans, carrots or your family's favorite vegetable. You can even add cubed cooked chicken and turn it into a main dish.-Robin Stevens, Cadiz, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and broccoli. , Drain fettuccine; top with the broccoli mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Classic and easy to make, this version of Alfredo doesn't use flour to thicken the sauce. Instead, it relies on a slight simmer and a heavy dose of cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt generously. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (tender but still slightly firm). Drain and toss with a splash of oil.
- Meanwhile, slice the chicken into 1/4-inch-thick strips, and lay them on a plate or a sheet of waxed paper. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter melts, raise the heat to medium-high and add the chicken in 1 layer. Cook, without moving the pieces, until the underside has browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the pieces, and cook until browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. When the butter has mostly melted, whisk in the cream and nutmeg and bring to a simmer, then cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to keep the sauce just warm.
- Whisk the Parmigiano-Reggiano into the sauce. Add the chicken and cooked pasta and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in heated bowls.
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
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
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Fettuccine should be cooked al dente, meaning it should still have a slight bite to it.
- Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy. Alfredo sauce is typically made with butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. If your sauce is too thin, add more cheese or butter.
- Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Serve the dish immediately. Fettuccine Alfredo is best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple steps, you can have a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try.
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