Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Instructions

1. 01

   In a large 12-inch, heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, chicken breast pieces, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook and brown the chicken pieces until lightly golden and cooked through. This should take between 6-8 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place onto a plate. Set aside.

2. 02

   Turn the heat to the skillet down to medium and add the salted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Cook the garlic just until tender and fragrant.

3. 03

   To the skillet of garlic butter, sprinkle the all-purpose flour and whisk until the flour is completely absorbed by the butter.

4. 04

   Slowly pour in the whole milk and heavy whipping cream while whisking continuously until no lumps of flour and butter remain. Bring the mixture to a bubble, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the Alfredo sauce for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Be sure that you are whisking often to ensure that the sauce does not burn.

5. 05

   Once the sauce has thickened, whisk in the grated parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.

6. 06

   Add the cooked and drained fettuccine noodles, steamed broccoli florets, and chicken pieces to the skillet of Alfredo sauce. Using tongs, gently fold all the ingredients into the sauce until all the chicken, pasta, and broccoli are coated in alfredo sauce. Remove from the heat. You can add a sprinkle of additional grated parmesan cheese if desired for garnish.