Have you ever made Chicken Alfredo? Our Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is so easy to make, and the whole family will love it. It will be the best Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo you have tried!
CHICKEN ALFREDO
Today I am so excited to share with you one of our very favorite family dinner recipes…Chicken Broccoli Alfredo. This is one dinner that the entire family LOVES, which is not always an easy feat with five picky children. This recipe is one of my favorites because it doesn’t take a lot of time to make, which is always a win in my book. Also, it has SO much for flavor than store bought alfredo sauces.
DINNER
I don’t know about you, but dinner time at our house can be a crazy. There is usually a lot going on just about the time that dinner is supposed to be on the table. We believe that it is so important to eat dinner together as a family, but sometimes the timing and our schedules can get a little tricky.
DINNER IDEAS
For the last couple of years, I have enlisted the kids to help with dinner. Each child has one day of the week that they are responsible for making dinner. They get to choose the meal we eat as long as it hasn’t been made recently, as long as it is a well rounded meal ;). Then I make sure we have the ingredients ready and am on hand to help them where needed. I’m loving it…and the kids are learning how to cook and how to enjoy one another’s dinners without complaining.
SIDE DISHES
Sharing some side dish ideas for for the Broccoli Chicken Alfredo.
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
- Spring Veggie Pasta Salad
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprouts
- Rhodes Rolls Copycat Recipe
COOKING SUPPLIES
- Stainless steel skillet
- Pasta Strainer
- Clip-On Pot Strainer
- Wooden Utensils
- Stainless Steel Pasta Server
- Rotary Parmesan Cheese Grater (restaurant style)
CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO
This is one recipe the kids like to make and eat. I usually double it to feed my large family. We are lucky if there are any leftovers the next day for my husband to take to work.
INGREDIENTS:
- skinless
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Cook fresh broccoli florets in boiling water for 5 minutes in a large pot, drain well. Cut into small florets.
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Cook pasta al dente, drain.
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In a large skillet heat olive oil and butter on medium-high heat (until hot but not smoking) and saute chicken breast (seasoned generously with salt and pepper on both sides) for about 5 minutes on each side.
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Remove the skillet from heat, cover with the lid, and let the chicken rest, off heat, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and cooked through.
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Remove chicken from the pan. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
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Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook it in chicken juices and oil remaining in the pan, scraping up the chicken bits from the bottom of the pan, on medium heat for about 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant, making sure to avoid burning.
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Add cooked and sliced broccoli and mix in with garlic. Remove from the pan.
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To make the creamy sauce, in the same skillet heat up 1 cup of heavy cream until it boils.
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Immediately add the cheese and stir until melted and nice and creamy.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, and slowly, in small portions, add milk, constantly stirring, simmering, until nice and creamy consistency is reached.
Serve immediately over pasta and add a few pieces of your cooked chicken.
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Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Have You Ever Made Chicken Alfredo? Our Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Is So Easy To Make, And The Whole Family Will Love It. It Will Be The Best Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo You Have Tried!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces broccoli
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pound chicken breast 1 large chicken breast
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese or monterey jack cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook broccoli in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain well. Cut into small florets.
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Cook pasta al dente, drain.
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In a large skillet heat olive oil and butter on medium-high heat (until hot but not smoking) and saute chicken breast (seasoned generously with salt and pepper on both sides) for about 5 minutes on each side.
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Remove the skillet from heat, cover with the lid, and let the chicken rest, off heat, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and cooked through.
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Remove chicken from the pan. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
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Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook it in chicken juices and oil remaining in the pan, scraping up the chicken bits from the bottom of the pan, on medium heat for about 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant, making sure to avoid burning.
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Add cooked and sliced broccoli and mix in with garlic. Remove from the pan.
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To make the creamy sauce, in the same skillet heat up 1 cup of heavy cream until it boils.
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Immediately add the cheese and stir until melted and nice and creamy.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, and slowly, in small portions, add milk, constantly stirring, simmering, until nice and creamy consistency is reached.
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Serve immediately over pasta and add a few pieces of your cooked chicken.
I would love for you to make it and give it a try with your family!
PASTA RECIPES
Sharing some more of our favorite pasta dishes below:
- Italian Macaroni and Cheese
- Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
- Crockpot Mac and Cheese
- Mac and Cheese Kielbasa
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
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This looks like a recipe my entire family would love. Pinning it to I can give it a try!
Kara- I hope your family loves it!
Your pictures had me salivating! And it did not disappoint- sooooo yummy!
Becca- Thank you. So glad you enjoy it!
I LOVE chicken alfredo – and I love that that you added broccoli to get some veggies in too! So delicious and easy. That’s so awesome that your kids alternate making supper – I think everyone should learn basic cooking skills. Plus, it’s a great way to spend time as a family
Fiona- My kids love to cook and they don’t complain as much when they know how much time and prep goes into cooking.
Anything with Alfredo is my favorite!! Excited to give this a try!
Jennifer- I sure hope you enjoy it!
Still a family favorite!
Becca- So happy your family enjoys this recipe.
This meal is always such a hit! It never disappoints, even my picky eaters! So creamy & yummy!
Kristyn- So happy to hear this!
Are you using Mozzarella instead of Parmesan for the cheese? The supplies call for a parmesan cheese grater, and alfredo is usually parmesan, but the ingredient list calls for mozzarella?
Debra- You can use Parmesan or any cheese you prefer. We usually just use mozzarella or monterey jack because that is what we have on hand.
Delicious!
Polly- Thank you!
This looks so good. I can’t wait to try it.
Rebecca- Thank you!