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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

Homemade Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Recipe. Juicy chicken breast with broccoli florets, pasta in a homemade alfredo sauce.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

pasta-

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless (about 2)
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 3 cups medium broccoli florets
  • 1 recipe alfredo sauce
  • parmesan cheese, serving, optional

chicken seasoning-

Instructions

  • Cook pasta per instructions (al dente), season water with salt. Three minutes before the pasta is cooked, add broccoli florets.
  • Combine the ingredients for the chicken seasoning.
  • Lightly beat the chicken breast with a meat mallet until even in thickness. Season chicken on both sides.
  • In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breast and sear 2 minutes per side, until crispy. Turn down heat to low, cover skillet and cook another 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked and tender.
  • Prepare the alfredo sauce recipe in a deep skillet or pot.
  • Drain the pasta and broccoli and add to the sauce. Cut the chicken into strips or cube, add to the skillet. Toss until well combined.
  • Top the pasta with fresh parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!