Fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken

Tips: Making fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken

Explore our helpful tips and tricks for making fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken. These suggestions will make the time you spend cooking in the kitchen easier and more efficient.

Save pasta water

To keep your pasta creamy, particularly when making dishes like fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken, remember to set aside some of the water you use to boil the pasta. Before draining, save a cup (250 ml) of this starchy liquid. Once you have drained the pasta, mix it with your sauce and add the reserved water bit by bit to get the right consistency. This helps keep the rich texture of your Alfredo sauce.

Choose the right chicken cut

Choose either boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Thighs are often more tender and full-flavoured, while breasts are a leaner choice that still tastes great when cooked correctly.

Make sure the chicken is done

Cook the chicken until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 74 °C, ensuring it is cooked through yet juicy. Using a meat thermometer to check the temperature helps prevent the chicken from being undercooked or overly dry.

Savour the taste of our chicken broccoli pasta Alfredo

Prepare to impress friends and family with our enticing fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken recipe. This popular Italian-American dish marries succulent chicken with fresh broccoli, smooth fettuccine, and a sprinkle of spicy chilli flakes. Serve on a warm plate and enjoy the taste of mouthwatering ingredients, all smothered in a deliciously creamy sauce.

Creamy homemade Alfredo sauce

Enjoy a silky-smooth homemade Alfredo sauce perfect for coating the long fettuccine pasta. Made from cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese, this sauce boasts rich and indulgent flavours, complemented by the fresh zing of lemon juice. The rich, nutty notes from the Parmesan enhance the sauce's depth, while garlic adds a slight aromatic quality. Before its final stage, the homemade Alfredo sauce is blended with an immersion blender, giving it a wonderful, luscious texture.

Are you looking for more Alfredo-based recipes? Try our classic fettuccine Alfredo or spicy Cajun chicken Alfredo. For other exciting options, you can also treat your guests to a simple chicken Alfredo or a prawn fettuccine with béchamel sauce.

Tender grilled chicken and crisp broccoli florets

To complement the tender pasta and creamy Alfredo sauce, our version offers a great mix of succulent chicken and crisp broccoli florets. The chicken is seared quickly on the pan to give it a caramelised, savoury exterior while locking in the tasty juices. The broccoli florets are also fried in the pan, which gives them a fresh, crisp texture and a slight crunch with every bite.

A quick pasta dinner for the whole family

Gather the family around the dinner table and savour the taste of our fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken. This recipe offers a delicious solution whether you are in need of a quick weeknight meal or a simple weekend dish, ensuring a wonderful dining experience for the whole family.

Customise to your liking

Start customising the fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken to your liking by adding a subtle hint of nutmeg. Freshly grated nutmeg adds a warm, aromatic touch that complements the creamy sauce. Grate the nutmeg directly into the simmering sauce to release its aromatic oils, giving your pasta a well-rounded taste. Similarly, you can also add fresh basil or parsley to achieve a more vibrant and herbaceous taste. Feeling adventurous? Incorporate other vegetables like peas or asparagus for sweet and earthy notes.