Best 6 Chicken Broccoli And Spinach Alfredo Recipes

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Craving a creamy, savory, and nutritious meal that tickles your taste buds? Look no further than the delightful combination of chicken, broccoli, and spinach alfredo. This culinary masterpiece offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and essential nutrients that will satisfy your cravings and nourish your body. Let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting this delectable dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, penne pasta, broccoli floret, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pepper, butter, garlic, heavy cream, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flake

Provided by Hector Gomez

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

salt, to taste
8 oz penne pasta
2 cups broccoli floret
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
pepper, to taste
¼ cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
red pepper flake, to garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a quart (950 ML) of water in a large pot to a boil over high heat, and salt to taste.
  • Cook pasta for 8 minutes, or until slightly underdone.
  • Add broccoli to pasta and simmer for 4 minutes with the lid on.
  • Strain the pasta and broccoli in a colander, and run cold water over to prevent the broccoli from over cooking.
  • Heat the olive oil in the pot over medium-high heat, and add the chicken. Season the chicken with season salt and pepper.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the butter to the pot, and melt it. Once butter is fully melted, add in garlic and stir continuously for 10 seconds.
  • Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir often, and cook until sauce starts to bubble slightly.
  • Once the sauce is bubbling and begins to cook down, add in Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens.
  • Add in the cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli, and stir until fully combined.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese or red chili flakes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO



Chicken Broccoli Alfredo image

A creamy, comforting dinner that goes from stovetop to table in under an hour? Don't mind if we do! Four of our favorite dinnertime ingredients come together in this chicken broccoli Alfredo pasta dish-versatile chicken breast, family-friendly broccoli, always-on-hand pasta and a homemade Alfredo sauce that comes together in a snap.

Provided by Christy Denney

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Fettuccine or other favorite pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 to 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli, cooked and hot
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 teaspoon (1 clove) minced garlic
2 cups heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 cooked chicken breasts, diced

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions adding broccoli last 3 minutes, drain. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic with the butter. Add cream, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Trust me, it will thicken. When sauce has reached desired consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Add cooked chicken to Alfredo sauce and heat through. Serve over hot, cooked fettuccine and broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 245 mg, Fat 11, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 38 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO ORZO



Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Orzo image

Chicken, broccoli, and orzo are simmered in creamy Alfredo sauce for this easy, family-pleasing one-skillet meal.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 28m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
8 ounces orzo pasta
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu® Classic Alfredo Sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken and saute until the surface of the chicken loses most of its pink color. Add the broccoli; stir to coat. Stir in orzo.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and Ragu® Classic Alfredo Sauce. Stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until orzo is cooked, about 12 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and uncover. Stir and allow to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 903.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ONE-POT CHICKEN SPINACH BACON ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Chicken Spinach Bacon Alfredo Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, milk, penne pasta, parmesan cheese

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 strips bacon, chopped
2 chicken breasts, sliced
5 oz spinach
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
5 cups milk
1 lb penne pasta, dry
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy.
  • Add the chicken and cook until no pink is showing. Remove the chicken.
  • Cook the spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper with the bacon until the spinach has wilted.
  • Put the chicken back in, add the milk, then stir.
  • Bring the milk to a boil, then add the pasta.
  • Stir constantly for about 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
  • Add the parmesan, then mix until the cheese has melted. Serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1071 calories, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 77 grams, Sugar 18 grams

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO



Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo image

Linguini is mixed with pieces of tender chicken and broccoli flowerets and coated with a rich, satiny Alfredo sauce featuring Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup to make a quick and fabulous dish.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ (16 ounce) package linguine
1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or 25% Less Sodium)
½ cup milk
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Add broccoli for last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
  • Heat butter in skillet. Cook chicken until browned, stirring often.
  • Add soup, milk, cheese, black pepper and linguine mixture and heat through. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

EVEN EASIER CHICKEN BROCCOLI OR SPINACH ALFREDO



Even Easier Chicken Broccoli or Spinach Alfredo image

I whipped this up in a rush one night and it instantly became a family favorite. It is a twist from my granmother's recipe but much more flavorful.

Provided by Doxie lover in the

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

26 ounces alfredo sauce
1 cup half & half light cream
3 -6 minced fresh garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb cooked chicken breast
1 1/4 cups shredded parmesan cheese
16 ounces cooked penne
16 ounces fresh broccoli florets or 16 ounces fresh spinach
salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly brown the garlic in the olive oil. Add chicken, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Mix in jar of Alfredo and heat until slightly bubbly. Fill empty jar with 1/2 and 1/2, cap and shake then add to chicken mixture stirring thoroughly until bubbly.
  • Finally add your vegetable and cook to desired doneness of veggie. Add one cup of cheese to sauce, mix until melted and pour on pasta. Mix pasta with chicken mixture well and then top with rest of cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.8, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 145.1, Sodium 614.4, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 54.1

Tips:

  • For a creamier Alfredo sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese will give the sauce a more robust flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, or it will start to thicken.

Conclusion:

Chicken, broccoli, and spinach Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy Alfredo sauce is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. The chicken, broccoli, and spinach add flavor and texture to the dish, making it a satisfying and well-rounded meal. Whether you are a beginner cook or an experienced chef, you are sure to enjoy this recipe.

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