If you are feeling adventurous, why not make your own fettuccine as well? It’s much easier than your think if you use our detailed guide to Homemade Fresh Pasta. Don’t you love it when you can combine the convenience of a one pan dinner and the luxury of the Fettuccine Alfredo?! By adding chicken breast bites and broccoli to the beloved pasta dish you get just that! This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo recipe is as simple as it is delicious. It is also incredibly popular among children and adults alike. No more drama at the dinner table, even with a picky eater! What is even better, it’s all done in 30 minutes cooking time like so many of my recipes, just what you need for busy weeknights. Are you hungry for more easy comfort food? Feel free to explore our Quick and Easy Recipe Category for inspiration and weekly menu planning.
Creamy Chicken Pasta
I’ve created many recipes for chicken and pasta combination over the years. Although this is not something pasta purists would approve of, the simple pairing just works. It’s delicious and satisfying. Everything we want at the end of a long day. Take this chicken and bacon pasta tossed with creamy sauce for example. It’s a reader favourite because it’s a straightforward recipe that will serve you well night after night. It also uses everyday ingredients. There are many ways to achieve that creamy sauce like using a combination of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese or even mixing in some ricotta like I did in my Spinach Ricotta Pasta for a lighter version. However, today we are bringing out the big guns and mixing our chicken and pasta with the famous Alfredo sauce. I also added some quickly cooked broccoli for a satisfying one pan dinner but any other vegetables could be added instead. If it looks familiar it’s because it’s a sauce I’ve used as the base for other recipes. Check out Cajun Chicken Alfredo and Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Alfredo for a couple exciting variations!
Serving Suggestions
This recipe is a meal in itself but a creamy pasta benefits by being paired with something slightly acidic for a balance of flavours. Try serving our Tuscan Panzanella Salad with a zesty vinaigrette or Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette and see for yourself. Or you can make our Healthy Eggplant Parmesan if you are craving a hot dish on the side of pasta.
Storage and leftovers
Pasta dishes don’t usually keep brilliantly as the cooked pasta can become a bit mushy the longer it is stored. But that doesn’t mean it can’t still be delicious as a convenient lunch the next day. You can store any leftover chicken broccoli alfredo pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I don’t recommend freezing as pasta becomes far too soggy. Warm up in the microwave.
More creamy pasta recipes
Creamy Pasta with Pancetta and Peas Mushroom Carbonara Tortelloni with Creamy Tomato Sauce and Spinach Mediterranean Pasta with Zucchini
