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Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

This simple fettuccine alfredo with chicken and broccoli is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's quick, delicious and has all the makings of a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 1118.5 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Large saucepan
  • Medium pot

Ingredients
 
 

  • 450 g Fettuccine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 225 g broccoli
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Set a pot of water to boil.
  • While you are waiting for the water to boil, prep the chicken and broccoli. Cut half a head of broccoli into small florets. You want them to be bite-sized.
    225 g broccoli, 4 chicken thighs
  • Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces. Whether you prefer strips or cubes is up to you. The size is also up to you. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
    4 chicken thighs
  • Once boiling, add the noodles and cook according to package instructions.
    450 g Fettuccine
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
    2 tbsp oil
  • Once the butter is melted add the chicken thighs to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook on one side for 2-3 minutes, then flip. Once you flip the chicken pieces add the broccoli florets, cover and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan.
    4 chicken thighs, 225 g broccoli, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
  • Add the butter heavy cream and warm until it begins to steam. Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
    1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp butter, 1 cup grated parmesan
  • Add the chicken back to the pan with the broccoli, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the noodles from the pot of water using a slatted spoon right onto the sauce. Using tongs, toss to coat the noodles with the sauce.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
1118.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
65.1
g
100
%
Saturated Fat
 
28.1
g
176
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8.9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
22.1
g
Cholesterol
 
309.3
mg
103
%
Sodium
 
773.1
mg
34
%
Potassium
 
789.8
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
89.1
g
30
%
Fiber
 
5.2
g
22
%
Sugar
 
4.8
g
5
%
Protein
 
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
 
1774.8
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
 
50.5
mg
61
%
Calcium
 
337.4
mg
34
%
Iron
 
3.5
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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