Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Health score
28%
Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
22 min.
4
585kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious way to enjoy a hearty lunch or dinner? Look no further than this Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo recipe! This mouthwatering meal comes together in just 22 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a tasty, homemade dish without spending hours in the kitchen.

Packed with protein and flavor, this Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo serves four and clocks in at 585 calories per serving. It's the perfect main course for anyone looking to enjoy a satisfying lunch or dinner that won't weigh them down. With its delightful combination of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

To create this delicious meal, you'll need a simple list of ingredients, including fresh broccoli florets, PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, dried basil leaves, fettuccine or spaghetti, KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, milk, KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, and boneless, skinless chicken breasts. With just a few steps and the use of a single frying pan, you'll have a delectable, restaurant-quality meal on the table in no time.

So why wait? Dive into this Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo and discover a new go-to meal that's sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or a main dish, this recipe is the perfect blend of simplicity and flavor that will have you cooking with confidence and delighting in every bite.

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli florets fresh
  • ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 0.5 teaspoon basil dried
  • ounces fettuccine barilla uncooked
  • 0.3 cup salad dressing italian kraft
  • 1.7 cups milk 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated kraft
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless cut into bite-sized pieces

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time.
  2. Drain pasta mixture.
  3. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until sauce is well blended and heated through.
  5. Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories585kcal
Protein27.75%
Fat36.29%
Carbs35.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.25
Glycemic Load
19.77
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
30.117826130079%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.36mg
Kaempferol
3.57mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:584.55kcal
29.23%
Fat:23.48g
36.13%
Saturated Fat:10.39g
64.91%
Carbohydrates:52.36g
17.45%
Net Carbohydrates:49.25g
17.91%
Sugar:9.39g
10.43%
Cholesterol:166.47mg
55.49%
Sodium:541.43mg
23.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.4g
80.81%
Selenium:88.96µg
127.08%
Vitamin B3:13.47mg
67.36%
Phosphorus:580mg
58%
Vitamin B6:1.15mg
57.27%
Vitamin K:58.29µg
55.52%
Vitamin C:42.01mg
50.92%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.33%
Vitamin B5:2.96mg
29.56%
Potassium:918.74mg
26.25%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.25%
Calcium:259.41mg
25.94%
Magnesium:90.49mg
22.62%
Vitamin A:958.35IU
19.17%
Zinc:2.78mg
18.54%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.12%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.96%
Folate:52.96µg
13.24%
Fiber:3.1g
12.4%
Copper:0.24mg
11.77%
Iron:2.04mg
11.33%
Vitamin E:1.44mg
9.61%
Vitamin D:1.43µg
9.55%
Source:Allrecipes