Description

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is a comforting and easy-to-make dinner that blends tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy plant-based cheese sauce coating your favorite pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this nutritious and family-friendly dish offers rich flavors and versatile variations to suit any taste or dietary preference.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Vegetables

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, washed
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Pasta

8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta of choice (or gluten-free alternative)

Alfredo Sauce

1 ½ cups plant-based milk
1 cup plant-based cheese
1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
1 tsp natural gelling agent
Salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

Cooking

2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and wash broccoli florets thoroughly. Finely chop the garlic and have your pasta ready to cook. This preparation allows for a smooth and quick cooking process.
Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside, reserving some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency later.
Sauté the chicken and broccoli: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Then add the chopped garlic and broccoli florets, sautéing just until the broccoli turns bright green and tender-crisp.
Make the Alfredo sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine plant-based milk, plant-based cheese, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), salt, and pepper. Stir continuously while gradually whisking in the natural gelling agent until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
Combine everything: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with chicken and broccoli. Pour the creamy Alfredo sauce over the mixture and toss gently to coat every strand of pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.

Notes

Use fresh broccoli to maintain a crisp texture and vibrant color.
Cook pasta al dente to prevent mushiness when mixed with the sauce.
Cook the sauce slowly over low heat to prevent separation and keep it smooth.
Reserve some pasta water; it helps adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
Season gradually with salt and pepper, tasting as you go to achieve perfect balance.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sauteing
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: chicken pasta, broccoli alfredo, plant-based cheese sauce, quick dinner, gluten-free pasta, comforting meal