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If you loved my Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo, you’re going to love this Broccoli Chicken Alfredo, that’s made very similarly but with sauteed chicken breasts. It’s a creamy easy weeknight pasta dish that comes together so well and the whole family will love it!
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There’s so much to love about this Broccoli Chicken Alfredo. From the pan seared juicy chicken to the perfectly steamed broccoli and creamy sauce all tossed with pasta. It’s one dish we have on repeat here!
For more pasta recipes:
- Shrimp Broccoli Pasta Alfredo
- Cauliflower Alfredo
- Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- Lemon Ricotta Pasta
- Cheese Stuffed Shells
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Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups 2% milk
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water before draining; set aside.
- Steam the broccoli for 2 minutes until fork tender, and toss with the cooked pasta.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Add to skillet and cook until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Toss with the cooked pasta and broccoli.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining butter, add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add flour, then whisk to combine and cook for 1 additional minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and season with the remaining salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer uncovered until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat, and fold in the parmesan cheese.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta, broccoli and chicken, and stir well. Add as much of the reserved pasta water for the desired sauce thickness. Serve with more parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
This looks delicious and comforting, just what you need on a cold winters day!
It doesn’t say how much beuuter is needed
Sorry that was a typo, it should have said olive oil!