This is the best chicken broccoli fettuccini alfredo recipe which makes such a delicious meal! Add a light salad and some garlic bread and you'll think you're at an Italian restaurant!! The best part about this delicious recipe is just how easy it is to make from scratch!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: broccoli recipe, easy chicken recipe, easy dinner recipe, easy meal, fettuccini meal, one pot meal, pasta dish, pasta meal
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 599kcal
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1tablespoonOlive Oilplus a little extra to oil bowl
16ozfettuccini pasta
2sticksbutter1 cup
2cupsheavy cream
2teaspoonspaprika
3clovesof garlicminced
2teaspoonswhite pepperor black pepper
2cupsfreshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
Cook fettuccini in a large pot filled with salted water.
Bring the pasta to a boil and cook until tender according to the directions on the package. This is usually about 10-12 minutes.
While the pasta is boiling add olive oil to a large skillet.
Dice or cube the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and add these to the skillet. Cook on high for a few minutes until the chicken is crispy on all sides.
Turn heat down to medium and cook until chicken is done all the way through. I check with a fork and if the chicken pieces are tender and break apart easily you can see if it's done!
Cook the broccoli in a pot of water 4-5 minutes while the pasta and chicken are cooking! The broccoli should be tender and bright green to be done for this dish.
Remove broccoli from heat and drain.
Place the butter and the heavy cream in a sauce pan or skillet.
Add the paprika, pepper, and minced garlic to the dairy products!
Whisk ingredients together over medium to high heat until hot.
Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the heated mixture and whisk until the cheese is all melty and gooey!
Continue to heat until the sauce starts to boil. Turn off heat.
The sauce should thicken as the cheese melts but it won't be real thick which is good!
That's all there is to making this simple alfredo sauce!! Who knew?!?!
Coat a large serving bowl with just a little more olive oil to make clean up easier!
Place the cooked pasta, chicken, and broccoli in the oiled bowl.
Pour the hot, cooked alfredo sauce over the cooked ingredients. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan cheese!