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These Carbs Don't Count
May 13, 2025
This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate creamy and comforting dish. Juicy, seasoned chicken is pan-seared to golden perfection, then tossed with tender pasta and broccoli in a rich, garlicky Alfredo sauce. With just one pot and a handful of ingredients, this meal comes together easily for any night of the week. Perfectly cheesy, delightfully garlicky, and incredibly satisfying.
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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
Instructions
1
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water. Add broccoli florets during the last few minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, half of the garlic powder, onion powder, and dried basil.
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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.
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In the same pan, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and season with remaining garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese and a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Return cooked chicken to the pan and mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
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Serve hot, optionally topped with more Parmesan.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pasta Water Magic 💧Always reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, as its starchy consistency helps create a smoother, more clingy Alfredo sauce that perfectly coats the pasta and chicken.
- Chicken Searing Technique 🍳Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels before seasoning and searing to ensure a golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Broccoli Blanching Hack 🥦Briefly blanch broccoli florets in salted boiling water for 2 minutes before adding to the pasta, which helps maintain vibrant color and crisp-tender texture.
- Cream Sauce Stabilization 🧈Slowly whisk in cold butter cubes at the end of making the Alfredo sauce to prevent separation and create a luxuriously smooth, emulsified texture.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🧄Toast garlic powder and dried basil in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to bloom and intensify their aromatic compounds.
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