This 30 minute Chicken and Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo is going to be your new favorite dinner! The chicken is juicy, the broccoli is flavorful, and the fettuccine alfredo is so creamy and delicious - you're going to be blown away! Keep reading for my secret to keeping things easy and efficient when making this dish!
Mix together seasoning mix in a bowl. Using 1/3 of the seasoning mix, season both sides of the chicken breast. Let sit while you prepare the broccoli.
Cut the broccoli into small 2-3 inch florets. Add the broccoli to a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of neutral oil and add 1/3 of the seasoning mix. Mix until evenly coated and roast at 400F for 25 minutes or until dark brown, wilted, and slightly crisp.
Heat a large non stick sauté pan over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil and sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove the chicken to a cutting board to rest, then slice or cut into chunks. Wipe out any burned or charred bits from the pan.
Bring a large pot of water (5 quarts) to a boil over high heat. Season with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and cook the pasta until al dente.
In the same pan you cooked the chicken in, add the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 15-30 seconds until softened. Turn the heat to medium high and add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, pecorino cheese, and the remainder of the seasoning mix. Stir to combine and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add the parsley and mix, then immediately add the pasta directly to the sauce and 1/2 cup of pasta water. Mix to combine. Add the broccoli and sliced chicken and mix together. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe TipsThis recipe calls for dried herbs but if you prefer to use fresh, make sure to use at least double the amount. Dried herbs are stronger and more potent in flavor, so it is not a 1-1 subtitute.To cook quickly and evenly, the chicken breasts shoud be 1/2 inch thick. I find that this is the ideal thickness because a thicker chicken breast will have a difficult time fully cooking before the exterior becomes charred and burned. You can either pound it or slice it to ½ inch thickness - this is up to your preference!Make sure to cook your pasta al dente. Keep in mind that the pasta will continue to cook in the sauce (1-2 minutes so the alfredo sauce can cling to the noodles), so it is best to undercook it to avoid overcooking later. Make sure to reserve some of the pasta water for the sauce.If the sauce is too thick, simply add another ¼ cup of pasta water at a time and mix over medium heat to loosen up the sauce to a creamier consistency.Serve this dish on a hot plate or bowl to prevent the sauce from clumping up – this is a secret restaurant trick you can do with any pasta or steak to keep it warm throughout the meal!Storage, Reheating, and Make Ahead TipsStore any leftover Chicken and Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can store the chicken, broccoli, and fettucine separately or together - this is up to you. The pasta and broccoli will soften as it is stored in the refrigerator.Reheat any leftovers in the microwave with a damp paper towel over the food to help steam it.I do not recommend making this dish ahead of time - the fettuccine and broccoli, in particular, tastes best served fresh. If you need to save time, you can prepare the seasoning mix and marinate the chicken ahead of time.