Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo One-Pot Dinner
A delicious one-pot meal featuring chicken, broccoli, and fettuccine in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Vegetables
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets Cut into small, uniform pieces.
Pasta
- 8 ounces Fettuccine Pasta Can use whole wheat or regular.
Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream For a richer sauce.
- 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Use high-quality cheese.
Flavorings
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning For added flavor.
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, add chicken and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pot.
- Once boiling, add fettuccine and stir to submerge. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- After 5 minutes, add broccoli florets to the pot and stir gently.
- Return chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes, then serve.
Notes
For variations, consider adding extra vegetables, using different proteins, or experimenting with cheeses.