Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender broccoli and juicy grilled chicken tossed in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce for a satisfying and well-balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; add broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet and grill chicken until fully cooked. Slice and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg until sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta, broccoli, and grilled chicken to the sauce.
- Toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not boil the Alfredo sauce to avoid separating.
- You can substitute grilled shrimp for chicken.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American