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Easy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

This dinner comes together whenever, using ingredients that store long-term in the pantry, fridge, and freezer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 frozen chicken breasts
  • 1 bag frozen broccoli
  • 1 box dry pasta (we use fettuccini noodles)
  • 1 block cream cheese (divided ½ and ½)
  • 1/2 c water (divided ¼ and ¼ cups)
  • 1/2 c butter (1 stick)
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ c grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • If you are using frozen chicken breasts like I do, then preheat your oven to 400℉. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Drizzle a little olive oil and then cover the whole pan with foil. Bake the chicken breasts covered for about 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes or more (depending on the size of your chicken breasts). Once the internal temperature reaches 165℉, Remove the pan from the oven, cover the chicken breasts while cooling until ready to add to the dish. I put the chicken in to cook about 30 minutes before making the rest of the dish.
  • Place a stock pot of water on high heat, preparing for cooking the pasta noodles.
  • In a large sauté pan, begin melting your butter over low heat.
  • While the butter is melting, you'll want to thin your cream cheese. I do this by adding ½ of the block to ¼ c water and blending in a small blender. Then, do the same with the remaining ½ block and ¼ water.
  • Add the thinned cream cheese to the sauce pan of butter. Simmer on low for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the garlic, seasoning, and salt and pepper.
  • Whisk in the shredded parmesan cheese. Add in the nutmeg.
  • As soon as your stock pot of water is boiling, add your pasta noodles and cook to preferred doneness (usually about 8-10 minutes). Drain the pasta, saving some of the water in case you need to thin your sauce.
  • Microwave your frozen broccoli according to the package directions, or simmer in a pot of water until ready to add to the pasta mixture. (If using fresh broccoli, you can simmer or steam it, whatever your preference).
    Usually, the chicken is about done baking at this time. I like to cut it into bite-sized pieces before adding to the pasta.
  • Once all your components are ready, add them to the sauce and stir to combine. Use some of the reserved pasta water if your sauce needs thinning.
    Serve immediately.
Keyword alfredo, broccoli, chicken, frrozen chicken, pasta, pasta sauce