Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a simple, easy, and delicious 30-minute meal the entire family will love. A perfect busy weeknight dinner.
With a family of cheese-lovers, Alfredo is one of our favorite pasta dishes and I love to come up with new twists like this chicken broccoli Alfredo.
This easy pasta recipe is ready in 30-minutes and you only need one pot to make it. It’s so satisfying and comforting and my whole family loves it. It’s a great way to sneak in some veggies – my kiddos will eat anything with cheese on it!
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I know that my house isn’t the only one that struggles with dinner time, especially during the fall season when 4 out of 5 of our kids are in sports. Then we have school, work, and everyday madness to keep up with too.
So, I’m always on the lookout for easy and quick 30-minute meals for my family to devour. Let’s be honest, it isn’t as easy as it sounds.
This chicken broccoli Alfredo answers all of my requirements. Delicious – check. Cheesy – check. Veggies – check. Ready to serve in 30-minutes – check. Protein – check. Kids love it – check plus. Hubby loves it – huge check.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is an Easy Weeknight Dinner
This chicken pasta ranks right up there with my chicken curry and broccoli casserole in the comfort food department. It’s satisfying, cozy, and the perfect dinner for busy weeknights.
The ease of this recipe is simplifying two ingredients. I used a rotisserie chicken and for the broccoli, I used the frozen Cascadian Farms Broccoli Florets. This shortened the cooking time of the recipe without taking away from the flavor. In addition, using the frozen Cascadian Farms Broccoli Florets allowed the sauce to have the right consistency.
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With recipes like this chicken broccoli Alfredo, dinner is so much easier during the week! What I love best about it is you can use one pot to make the whole dish. Boil the pasta first and then make the sauce in the same pot – fewer dishes to clean up is always a good thing!
Ingredients
- Large pasta shells
- Butter
- Minced garlic cloves
- All-purpose flour
- Chicken broth
- Low-fat milk
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly grated Romano cheese
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Cooked broccoli florets
- Cooked chopped chicken – I use a rotisserie chicken.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
How to Make It
In a large pot cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cool water, strain and set aside.
Using the same pot you used for the pasta add chicken broth, half and half, granulated garlic, basil, salt, and Italian seasoning. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and add the package Cascadian Farm Broccoli Cuts. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add chicken, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese – stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add mozzarella cheese and stir into the sauce until completely melted.
Remove from heat and stir in the noodles.
Serve and garnish with more Parmesan cheese and parsley if you desire.
Recipe Tips
We love broccoli florets in this dish, but feel free to use your favorite vegetables. Spinach, kale, even chopped green beans would work great. Let me know in the comments if you try something else!
Add other fresh chopped herbs if you have them on hand. Chopped parsley, basil, or thyme are all good choices.
The leftovers will keep well in the refrigerator for a few days. The sauce will thicken when it’s cold, so add a splash of milk to loosen it when you warm up the leftovers.
This makes it easy to keep my family happy, fed and energized with food that they love. And this mom is happy because this recipe for One-Pot Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is simply delicious. Stock up on ingredients and pantry essentials with your family in mind.
I can’t wait for you to try this recipe with your family. I love sharing things that bring a “dash of sanity” into my life: delicious recipes and smart shopping tips.
Enjoy! XOXO San
More Amazing Alfredo Recipes
This Easy Shrimp Alfredo is perfect for those looking for a twist. For a quick and simple recipe, try my Easy Fettuccine Alfredo.
I also love these twists, perfect to serve as appetizers, like this Stuffed Chicken Alfredo Bread and my “Skinny” Chicken Alfredo Dip.
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One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Ingredients
- 16 ounces large pasta shells
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
- 1 1/3 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 3/4 cup romano cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked chicken I use a rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minutes, stirring so it doesn't burn.
- Add flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute, allowing to thicken and turn a light golden brown.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and the milk until it is combined and smooth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
- Stir in parmesan and romano cheeses until melted and smooth, then season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add pasta, chicken, broccoli, and mozzarella to the sauce and stir until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- Serve topped with parmesan and chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
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What a great fall weeknight meal! My boys will go nuts for this! Thanks!
This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo needs to be added to our weeknight dinner rotation!
Super creamy and tasty! Definitely making again
I think chicken and broccoli is the best combo. I have protein and veggies in one dish. And it’s so creamy!
My kids loved this! And it was quick enough for me to make between school and soccer practice.
Love that this is made in one pot. So easy and satisfying!