Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

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Fettuccine is used for this chicken and broccoli Alfredo recipe but you can use your favorite pasta.

close up view of Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo in a bowl with a fork
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked

  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets

  • ¼ cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 ⅔ cups milk

  • 4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed

  • ¼ cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Drain pasta mixture.

  2. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Stir in milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce is well blended and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.

Tips

Substitute frozen peas, chopped red peppers, or any of your favorite vegetables for the broccoli.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

511 Calories
21g Fat
32g Carbs
47g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 511
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 514mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 47g 94%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 259mg 20%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 774mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.