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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

Published: Sep 05, 2015 | 198 Comments

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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is an easy recipe that combines protein, carbs, and veggies in a simple homemade cream sauce.    It’s a perfect dish for creamy chicken pasta lovers!

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

If you’re tired of dry, tasteless chicken breast recipes, then it’s time to try different ways to cook chicken.  In this creamy chicken and broccoli alfredo pasta, the chicken is moist and tender, as it is smothered in a creamy, white cheese alfredo sauce.  This delicious family favorite dinner combines protein (chicken), carbs (pasta), veggies (broccoli) and a homemade creamy sauce.

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

This recipe has been repinned literally a million times, because it’s simple and quick, with the amazing alfredo sauce made completely from scratch.

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What do you put in Alfredo sauce?

Basic alfredo sauce recipe generally requires only heavy cream, garlic, Parmesan cheese, a little bit of butter. Garlic is always welcome, too.

What cheese to use in Alfredo sauce?

This recipe works with Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, all shredded.  I use short pasta (penne) which I find is perfect for creamy sauces as it feels like you get more sauce with each bite.

How do you make Alfredo sauce without heavy cream?

You can make alfredo sauce with half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.  If you do use half-and-half or milk, you will have to use more butter.

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Other creamy chicken pasta recipes

If you liked this chicken broccoli alfredo pasta recipe, you will also enjoy these recipes:

  • Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli, and Bacon – homemade alfredo sauce recipe with the addition of bacon!
  • Chicken and Broccoli Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce – creamy pasta with the sun-dried tomato and basil cream sauce.
  • Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach – in this recipe,  sliced chicken breast and bacon are tossed with veggies and penne pasta in a delicious, creamy, homemade Alfredo sauce made with Parmesan cheese.
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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta Recipe
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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta features the easiest and the most delicious homemade alfredo sauce. 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 853 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 10 ounces broccoli
  • 8 ounces penne pasta (for gluten free, use gluten-free brown rice penne)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast (1 large chicken breast)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, or Mozzarella cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook broccoli in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain well. Cut into small florets.
  2. Cook pasta al dente, drain.
  3. In a large skillet heat olive oil and butter on medium-high heat (until hot but not smoking) and saute chicken breast (seasoned generously with salt and pepper on both sides) for about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the skillet from heat, cover with the lid, and let the chicken rest, off heat, covered, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and is completely cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.

  4. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook it in chicken juices and oil remaining in the pan, scraping up the chicken bits from the bottom of the pan, on medium heat for about 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant, making sure to avoid burning. Add cooked and sliced broccoli and mix in with garlic. Remove from the pan.
  5. To make the creamy sauce, in the same skillet heat up 1 cup of heavy cream until it boils. Immediately add the cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Reduce heat to medium-low, and slowly, in small portions, add milk, constantly stirring, simmering, until a creamy consistency is reached.

  6. Add cooked pasta to the creamy sauce, then add broccoli. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced, cooked chicken.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 853 Calories from Fat 387
% Daily Value*
Fat 43g66%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 799mg35%
Potassium 1145mg33%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 60g120%
Vitamin A 1800IU36%
Vitamin C 66.6mg81%
Calcium 537mg54%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Broccoli, Cheese, Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Mozzarella, Pasta, Recipe, Vegetables Published: Sep 05, 2015 198 Comments

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  1. Michelle

    Dec 29, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    I’ve made it several times. Definitely my favorite chicken broccoli Alfredo recipe!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Dec 30, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      Michelle, I am so glad you’ve enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing such positive feedback! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Emma

    Dec 06, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    I love this recipe! It is super good and I made it for my Nutrition project. My Dad and I made it tonight for dinner and my whole family thought that it was great!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Dec 10, 2020 at 9:46 pm

      Emma, I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your comment.

      Reply
  3. Sharon A. Ober

    Nov 19, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 20, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      Enjoy! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  4. Dana

    Sep 09, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    Has anyone made this day before and did it reheat well

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    • Sharon A. Ober

      Nov 19, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      When in doubt I always reheat in the microwave. Comes out great.

      Reply
      • Julia

        Nov 20, 2020 at 1:35 pm

        Yes, gentle microwave reheating works!

        Reply
  5. Heidi Gantt

    Jul 16, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    Made it! Loved it! Even my picky eater ate it and that was a HUGE shock to me!!

    Reply
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