Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta and Main Ingredients
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450g fettuccine or other pasta
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2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 head of broccoli, cut into florets, stalk discarded
→ Seasonings and Sauce
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt and pepper combined
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1 tsp garlic powder
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3 tbsp butter
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500ml heavy cream
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120g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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A few gratings of nutmeg
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Salt to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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Set water boiling in a large pot. Once it comes to a boil, add a pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook according to package instructions. During the last 3 minutes of the cooking time, add the broccoli florets.
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Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a large pan with 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cook the chicken over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes until done. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, add butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Heat slowly over low heat until the cheese melts into the sauce. Taste and season with salt if needed, then add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
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Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving ½ cup of pasta water. Add the pasta and broccoli to the Alfredo sauce. Return the chicken to the pan. Toss gently to coat the pasta. Add reserved pasta water if the dish is too dry. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with additional grated Parmesan.
# Additional Notes:
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Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.