Description
Creamy and flavorful Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo made with a rich Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli. This comforting pasta dish is perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced or cubed
- Olive Oil
For the Pasta:
- 16 oz penne pasta
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 sticks of butter (1 cup)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons white pepper (or black pepper)
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- Extra Grated Parmesan for garnish (optional)
For the Broccoli:
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta in a large pot filled with salted water. Bring pasta to a boil and cook for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is done. Drain and pour back into pot.
- Cook the Chicken: While the pasta is cooking, add the chicken to a skillet with a little olive oil. Cook on high heat briefly to crisp the sides, then cook over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Cook the Broccoli: Cook the broccoli florets in a pot of water for 4-5 minutes until tender and bright green. Drain, rinse in cool water, and set aside.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In a saucepan, combine butter, heavy cream, paprika, white pepper, and garlic. Heat over medium to high heat until hot. Whisk in grated Parmesan until melted. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the Alfredo sauce to the cooked pasta. Toss to coat. Add in the cooked broccoli and chicken, stirring to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with additional seasonings or vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 34g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo, Alfredo pasta recipe, creamy pasta with chicken
