Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Fettuccine tossed with tender chicken and broccoli in a creamy garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in 1 tsp (6 gr) of the salt.

    Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Salt, 3000.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large pot

  2. Step 2

    Add the fettuccine and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broccoli and continue cooking for 3 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender-crisp.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Broccoli, 340.0 gr Fettuccine

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Reserve 120 ml of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccoli.

    Cookware: colander, large pot

  4. Step 4

    Season the chicken with ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and ½ tsp (1 gr) ground black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken, and cook until browned and the thickest pieces reach 74°C.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Chicken Breast, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: instant-read thermometer, large skillet, tongs

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and set it aside.

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Reduce the skillet to low heat. Add the butter and garlic, then cook until fragrant without browning the garlic.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 45.0 gr Butter, 9.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 360.0 ml Heavy Cream

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Return the skillet to low heat. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan, then stir in the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and ½ tsp (1 gr) ground black pepper. Add the reserved cooking water a little at a time until the sauce is smooth and lightly coats a spoon.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 120.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: large skillet, whisk

  9. Step 9

    Add the drained fettuccine, broccoli, and cooked chicken to the sauce. Toss over low heat until evenly coated and hot, then serve immediately.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Prevent raw chicken from contacting cooked food, and cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Handling raw chicken
  • Hot water and steam
  • Perishable cream-based sauce