Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and fresh broccoli, this one-pan Alfredo is the definition of comfort food. It’s surprisingly simple to make and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pasta & Chicken:
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12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or penne pasta
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2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
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4 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional, but highly recommended)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Broccoli:
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3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
For Garnish:
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and fresh broccoli, this one-pan Alfredo is the definition of comfort food. It’s surprisingly simple to make and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pasta & Chicken:
-
12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or penne pasta
-
2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
-
2 tbsp olive oil
-
1 tsp Italian seasoning
-
1 tsp garlic powder
-
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
-
4 tbsp butter
-
4 cloves garlic, minced
-
2 cups heavy cream
-
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
-
Pinch of nutmeg (optional, but highly recommended)
-
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Broccoli:
-
3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
For Garnish:
-
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-
Fresh parsley, chopped
