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
- 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 489.85 kcal High
- Protein 41.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 52.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.65 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.5 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 97.24 mg High
- Sodium 441.32 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.57 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.41 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.9 g Low Source
- Calcium 276.85 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.27 mg Moderate
- Potassium 380.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 147.4 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.11 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- 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 489.85 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 489.85 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.
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