Every busy household should have a delicious go-to recipe for a quick, easy, tasty meal on the weeknight when they are hard-pressed for time. My easy go-to meal in our household is my Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo recipe, combined with a rich, thick, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken and fresh broccoli that will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time.
Next, for the broccoli, bring about 1/4 inch of water to a boil in a large metal pan. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt and broccoli florets to the metal pan. Cover the metal pan and steam until about 3-5 minutes for crisp-tender florets. Drain and reserve until needed for the recipe.
Alfredo sauce can be a taboo subject among old-school Italian cooks; many will be the first to remind you, “Alfredo sauce” is almost entirely nonexistent in Italy, although there are many recipes for pasta sauces that combine butter and Parmigiano. For example, gnocchi, egg noodles, and meatless ravioli are served with melted butter and freshly grated Parmigiano cheese. The recipe is titled “al burro,” with butter.
In Rome, Italy egg noodles with butter and Parmigiano are often called, “Alla Romana,” Roman-style. Just don’t expect to find anything titled “Alfredo Sauce” in Italy, as it’s an American-Italian recipe versus a Traditional Italian method.
Ingredients needed to make Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo recipe
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Three-8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned and grilled
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One head of broccoli cut into bite-sized pcs and lightly steamed
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One stick unsalted butter
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One cup of heavy cream
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1/2 cup whole milk
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Three tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
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A pinch of nutmeg
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Red pepper flakes to own taste
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Kosher salt to own taste
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Freshly ground black pepper to own taste
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Two cups freshly grated Parmesan
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One pound of cooked pasta
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Lemon slices

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo recipe
Ingredients
- 3- 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned and grilled
- 1 head broccoli bite-sized pcs lightly steamed
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- kosher salt to own taste
- freshly ground pepper to own taste
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 pound cooked pasta
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 pinch hot pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan or metal skillet, warm the unsalted butter and heavy cream.
- Season the unsalted butter and heavy cream with parsley, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the Parmesan and stir continuously until melted.
- Reduce the heat source to the lowest setting.
- Slice the grilled chicken and then add the sliced chicken to the alfredo sauce, next add the bite-sized broccoli to the alfredo sauce and completely turn off the heat source.
- Toss in your favorite cooked pasta adding some of the pasta water if desired to thin sauce.
- Serve while hot on your favorite pasta dishes.
- Squeeze a fresh lemon slice over pasta if desired.
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21 Comments
Beth Neels
September 11, 2019 at 1:04 pmMy husband is an Alfredo freak! I found your recipe and made it for him for his birthday and he was a happy man! Thanks for this delicious recipe!
hmccallum
September 29, 2020 at 3:57 pmThanks for sharing Beth! Glad you enjoyed the recipe
Catherine
September 11, 2019 at 12:54 pmYour alfredo looks divine! I haven’t had a plate of alfredo in ages…I’m craving this now!
hmccallum
September 29, 2020 at 3:58 pmThank you, I hope you made the recipe and took care of that craving!
Suzy
September 11, 2019 at 11:55 amI’m drooling over this just looking at it! We are big pasta eaters in our house and I know my family would love it!
hmccallum
September 29, 2020 at 3:58 pmThank you, Suzy
Jas @All that's Jas
September 11, 2019 at 11:51 amI can never say no to a good pasta dish and alfredo is one of my favorites!
Shanika @ Orchids + Sweet Tea
September 2, 2018 at 11:56 pmWow, this pasta looks amazing! I could only imagine how creamy and full of flavor it is! Pinned!
Heidy McCallum
September 3, 2018 at 6:58 amThank you, Shanika! I appreciate the pin! Let me know If you make it!!! Have a fabulous day.
Caroline
September 2, 2018 at 10:28 pmAlways good to have some tasty, easy go-to pasta meals and this sounds like a tasty one to try.
Heidy McCallum
September 3, 2018 at 6:56 amThank you, Caroline. So glad you enjoyed the pasta! So easy to make. Have a wonderful day.
Diana
September 2, 2018 at 7:04 pmI’ve never tried adding broccoli to my alfredo dishes, but it sounds like an amazing idea and adds so much colour to the dish! Will have to try that.
Heidy McCallum
September 2, 2018 at 7:07 pmIf you like broccoli its definitely a game changer!!! We love it!
Jacqueline Meldrum
September 2, 2018 at 5:52 pmI love a good alfredo and I love all that broccoli in it. Unfortunately my son has gone off broccoli completely.
Heidy McCallum
September 2, 2018 at 6:21 pmThanks for dropping by and sharing.
Caitlyn Erhardt
September 2, 2018 at 5:30 pmI am giving this one a try! My husband loves Alfredo sauce and I like the addition of a veggie for my son. Thanks for sharing!
Heidy McCallum
September 2, 2018 at 6:20 pmHi, Caitlin. I think you’ll enjoy the recipe. How does the little one like veggies? Let me know.
Amy | The Cook Report
September 2, 2018 at 4:22 pmLove that this pasta is perfect for a go to weeknight recipe, it’s so easy and comforting!
Heidy McCallum
September 2, 2018 at 4:39 pmHello Ms. Amy! Thank you, I agree with you. Pasta packed with chicken and broccoli is never a bad thing lol!!