Chicken-Broccoli Fettuccine

Name: Chicken-Broccoli Fettuccine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 12 ounce fettuccine pasta; 4 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 3 clove garlic (minced); 1.5 cup chicken broth; 4 ounce cream cheese (softened); 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Tender chicken and vibrant broccoli florets tossed with fettuccine in a savory, creamy Parmesan sauce, creating a satisfying and quick Italian-inspired meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.90/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
12 ounce fettuccine pasta
4 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 clove garlic (minced)
1.5 cup chicken broth
4 ounce cream cheese (softened)
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the broccoli florets and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
Stir in the chicken broth and cream cheese until the cream cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Return the cooked chicken and drained fettuccine to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Feel free to use pre-cut chicken or frozen broccoli to save even more time.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 460
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
Fat: 16.5 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg