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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

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A quick and easy one-pot chicken Alfredo with broccoli that delivers creamy, cheesy comfort food in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta, broken in half
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces (~1-inch cubes), chop broccoli into small florets, mince garlic cloves, and break fettuccine noodles in half if needed. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium-low and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not brown.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add broken fettuccine noodles. Press noodles down gently so mostly submerged but do not stir yet. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes until noodles are nearly tender.
  5. Nestle broccoli florets and sautéed chicken back into the simmering pasta. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for another 5 minutes to steam broccoli and finish cooking chicken.
  6. Remove lid, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over pasta, and stir gently until melted and sauce thickens to desired creaminess. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  7. Let dish rest for 2 minutes off heat to thicken sauce further. Garnish with fresh parsley if using and serve warm.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or cream. If too thin, simmer uncovered a few more minutes. Avoid overcooking chicken initially to keep it juicy. Freshly grate Parmesan for best melting and flavor. Add broccoli last to keep it tender-crisp. Use medium heat to prevent cream from curdling. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently with milk or broth.

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Keywords: one-pot, chicken Alfredo, broccoli, creamy pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food

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