Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Broccoli
A complete dinner made by combining homemade Alfredo sauce, juicy garlic herb chicken breast, fresh pasta, and tender broccoli. This recipe ties together your from-scratch kitchen basics into one comforting, family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Ingredients
- 1 batch Homemade Fresh Pasta (about 12 oz cooked pasta)
- 1 batch Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- 1 batch Juicy Garlic Herb Chicken Breast, sliced
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- ¼ tsp salt (for broccoli water)
- 2–4 TBSP reserved pasta water (as needed)
- Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Homemade Fresh Pasta according to recipe instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Steam broccoli in lightly salted water for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Juicy Garlic Herb Chicken Breast according to recipe instructions. Slice into strips.
- Warm Homemade Alfredo Sauce in a large skillet over low heat until smooth and heated through.
- Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss gently to coat. Add 2–4 TBSP reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Fold in sliced chicken and cook just until heated through.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For best texture, slightly undercook pasta so it finishes in the sauce.
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If reheating, add a splash of milk or cream to restore creaminess.
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For a spicier variation, stir in 1–2 tsp homemade Cajun seasoning.