Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta features tender bites of chicken and crisp-tender broccoli tossed with fettuccine in a rich, velvety cream cheese–Parmesan sauce. The hint of basil and Italian-style dressing adds brightness that balances the creamy texture. Ideal for a busy weeknight dinner when you want comforting flavors without a long cook time.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the pasta as the package directs, adding the broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 minutes of the pasta's cooking time. Drain the pasta mixture.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the dressing in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce is well blended and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken mixture to the pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
- Calories 501.25 kcal High 25%
- Protein 41.95 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 52.63 g 19%
- Total Fat 14.31 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 5.75 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.64 mg High 33%
- Sodium 441.32 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 4.57 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 8.45 g --
- Added Sugars 1.08 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 276.6 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 3.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 384.95 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 168.46 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.22 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 501.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, Dried Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 501.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta healthy?
- Quick Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 501.25 calories and 41.95 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 441.32 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.75 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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