How to Make Broccoli and Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Liven up Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and broccoli.

Fettuccine Alfredo is a pasta dish made from fettuccine pasta, flat noodles resembling ribbons.The Alfredo sauce for the pasta consists mainly of butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Basic Fettuccine Alfredo has many variations including shrimp and garlic fettuccine. Turn this pasta into a single-dish meal by adding chicken and broccoli. A standard Fettuccine Alfredo involves sauteing chicken, steaming broccoli and cooking noodles, making it an ideal meal for family dinners.

Things You'll Need

• 1 lb. boneless chicken breast
• Knife
• Skillet
• Spatula
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 head broccoli
• Steaming basket
• Pot
• 8 oz package fettuccine noodles
• Colander
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp. half and half
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• Serving bowl

Instructions

1. Use a knife or scissors to trim off any fat from the chicken breasts. Cut the chicken into small bite-size pieces and place into a skillet containing about 2 tbsp. of olive oil.

2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic or any other desired seasonings. Saute the chicken on medium-high heat until the chicken is no longer pink. Use a spatula to stir the chicken while it's cooking.

3. Rinse the broccoli under cold water before steaming. Cut off the florets or the top parts of the broccoli. Place a steamer basket into a large pot and fill the bottom with water until it its almost level with the steaming basket. Turn the burner on high and when the water begins to boil, place the broccoli florets in the steaming basket. Cover the pot and steam the broccoli for about five minutes.

4. Prepare the noodles as directed on the box's directions. While the pasta is cooking, combine the melted butter, cheese, half and half, salt and pepper into a warm serving bowl.

5. Drain the noodles in a colander and add them to the cheese mixture while they are still hot. Add in the steamed broccoli and cooked chicken. Toss until all the pasta is coated with sauce.

6. Serve immediately and sprinkle grated cheese over individual servings if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Begin cooking 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled meal.

References

• "The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook"; Zoe Coulson; 1980