Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo

April 8, 2015 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo is easy to whip up for dinner and delicious! This has been one of my most popular recipes for years!

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RECIPE IS BELOW IN PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD BUT BLOG POST IS FULL OF “HOW TO MAKE IT”, TIPS, INFORMATION AND FAQ

I’ve been told that people over 29 should give up pasta! I just can’t give up pasta and it’s not ever gonna happen. I can’t give it up when there are amazing dishes out there like this homemade Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo!

Of course you don’t have to make this with chicken or the broccoli! The sauce and pasta are perfect on their own!

It’s so good that you’re going to be begging for seconds!

What you’ll need to make Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo: (Full recipe at bottom)

boneless skinless chicken breast, diced or cubed
broccoli florets
Olive Oil
penne pasta
butter
heavy cream
paprika
garlic, minced
white pepper (or black pepper)
freshly grated Parmesan
Extra Grated Parmesan for garnish

That does look like a long list doesn’t it? Ok, look at the photo below. The items you need look a lot less intimidating when they’re in a photo, don’t ya think?

How do you make Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo?

Cook pasta in a large pot filled with salted water.

FOR THE ALFREDO SAUCE:

Add the butter and heavy cream to a sauce pan or skillet.!

Add in the paprika, pepper and garlic. Whisk together.

Heat over medium to high heat until hot.

Add grated Parmesan and whisk until melted.

Raise the heat until the sauce starts to boil and then turn the heat off. Whisk well. Sauce should thicken as the cheese melts but won’t be super thick.

Add the sauce to the pasta. Toss to coat. Add in the Broccoli and chicken and stir to combine.

Garnish with Extra Grated Parmesan.

NOTES

Big Bear’s Wife Tip: After this sits in the fridge it does get rather thick. I find that a splash of milk or cream before re-heating helps!

Quick Glance Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo FAQ:

Do I have to use Penne Pasta? Nope. Any small/medium pasta will work
Can I use jarred Alfredo sauce? Sure can! However, remember that all jarred sauce is not created equal. Make sure it’s a jarred alfredo that you like.

More Chicken and broccoli recipes you will love:

Chicken and BroccoliMacaroniandCheese
Chicken and Broccoli Au Gratin
Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breast, diced or cubed
3-4 cups broccoli florets
Olive Oil
16 oz penne pasta
2 sticks of butter (1 cup)
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons paprika
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons white pepper (or black pepper)
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
Extra Grated Parmesan for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot filled with salted water.

Bring pasta to a boil and cook for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is done. Drain and pour back into pot.While the pasta is cooking, add the chicken to a skillet with a little olive oil.

Cook on high for a few minutes to crispy the sides and then and cook over medium heat until cooked throughout.

Cook the broccoli florets. I normally just add them all to a pot of water and heat for about 4-5 minutes until they're tender and bright green.

Remove from heat and drain. Gently rinse in cool water. set aside.

For the Alfredo sauce:

Add the butter and heavy cream to a sauce pan or skillet.

Add in the paprika, pepper and garlic. Whisk together.

Heat over medium to high heat until hot.

Add grated Parmesan and whisk until melted.

Raise the heat until the sauce starts to boil and then turn the heat off. Whisk well. Sauce should thicken as the cheese melts but won't be super thick.

Add the sauce to the pasta. Toss to coat. Add in the Broccoli and chicken and stir to combine.

Garnish with Extra Grated Parmesan!

Notes

Big Bear's Wife Tip: After this sits in the fridge it does get rather thick. I find that a splash of milk or cream before re-heating helps!