Easy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
A creamy, cheesy alfredo sauce served up with chicken and broccoli for an easy weekday dinner the whole family loves!
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Ingredients
- 2 cup chopped chicken
- 1 onion chopped
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- ¾ cup half and half or use cream or milk
- 5 tablespoons butter
- ½ pound pasta ... cooked
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1 cup grated Parm cheese
- pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
- Set milk on counter (to bring closer to room temp) while working.
- Cook pasta according to instructions (I recommend linguine). Remove pasta from water and drain the pasta, reserving the water for the broccoli.
- Cook broccoli in water for 3 minutes. Set aside.
- In large skillet melt butter, add chicken and onion.
- Saute for 6 minutes or until chicken is cooked and onion is translucent.
- Add milk, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt & pepper, and cooked broccoli.
- Stir well.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1298IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1mg