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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water. Add broccoli florets during the last few minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2
Season chicken with salt, pepper, half of the garlic powder, onion powder, and dried basil.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4
In the same pan, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and season with remaining garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
6
Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese and a splash of reserved pasta water.
7
Return cooked chicken to the pan and mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
8
Serve hot, optionally topped with more Parmesan.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Your Chicken Evenly 🔨Butterfly and pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ¾ inch) to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges while the center finishes cooking.
- Create a Silky Sauce with Pasta Water 💧Reserve 1-2 cups of starchy pasta water before draining—adding it gradually to your cream sauce creates the perfect emulsion and helps the sauce cling beautifully to the pasta.
- Bloom Your Aromatics in Butter 🧈Toast minced fresh garlic (not just powder) in melted butter for 30-60 seconds before adding cream to release its essential oils and create a deeper, more complex garlic flavor.
- Add Cheese Off Heat for Creaminess 🧀Remove the pan from heat before stirring in your Parmesan cheese to prevent it from becoming grainy or separating—the residual heat is plenty to melt it smoothly.
- Finish Broccoli Separately for Texture 🥦Blanch broccoli florets briefly in salted pasta water, then finish in the hot Alfredo sauce just before serving to maintain vibrant color and a tender-crisp bite instead of mushiness.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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