Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich garlic Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, adding broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, add the pasta and broccoli, and toss everything together until well coated and heated through. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.