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3) Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fettuccine or penne
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan plus extra for serving
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg optional
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package; add broccoli in last 3 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Lower heat, melt butter, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in Parmesan until smooth; add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Thin with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Return chicken, toss with pasta and broccoli until coated and heated through. Serve with extra Parmesan.