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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo für Familienessen rezepte

I make this creamy pan when I crave comfort and I want dinner to feel easy. Tender chicken meets bright broccoli in a soft coat of Parmesan cream. The pasta soaks it up and the whole bowl tastes warm and kind. We cook fast and clean. I chop the chicken into small bites so it sears well. I steam the broccoli till it turns a gentle green and still keeps a little snap. Garlic opens in butter then cream joins and the cheese melts smooth. The sauce hugs each noodle and the bowl goes quiet. This works for busy nights and lazy Sundays alike. Kids like the mellow flavor and we grown ups get real comfort. On Emilia Rezepte we love Familienessen rezepte and this one wins often. It also fits Broccoli Salat Rezepte Chicken Rezepte Alfredo Soße Rezept Gesunde Familienessen Chicken Curry Rezepte and Chicken Burger Rezepte. Grab a pot a pan and a wooden spoon. Dinner is close.
Arbeitszeit15 minutes
Koch-/Backzeit20 minutes
Gesamtzeit35 minutes
Kategorie: Main Course
Küche: Italian American
Stichwort: Alfredo Soße Rezept, Broccoli Salat Rezepte, Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, Chicken Burger Rezepte, Chicken Curry Rezepte, Chicken Rezepte, Familienessen rezepte, Gesunde Familienessen, Pasta Dinner, Weeknight Meal
Zutaten für : 4 servings
Autorin: Emilia

Zutaten

For the Chicken and Broccoli

  • 500 g chicken breast cut into small cubes
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

For the Alfredo Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 and 1 half cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 quarter cup reserved pasta water
  • Pinch of nutmeg

For the Pasta

  • 350 g fettuccine or penne
  • Extra Parmesan for serving

Anleitung

Cook the Pasta

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta till al dente
  2. Reserve a splash of the cooking water and drain the rest

Sear the Chicken

  1. Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat
  2. Season the chicken with salt pepper and lemon zest
  3. Sear till golden and cooked through then move to a plate

Steam the Broccoli

  1. Add the florets to the pasta pot for the last two minutes of cooking or steam in a small basket till crisp tender
  2. Drain well so the sauce stays rich

Make the Sauce

  1. Melt butter in the pan and stir in garlic till it smells sweet
  2. Pour in cream and let it gently bubble till slightly thick
  3. Whisk in Parmesan till smooth
  4. Loosen with a little pasta water if the sauce looks tight
  5. Season with salt pepper and a pinch of nutmeg

Finish the Dish

  1. Add pasta chicken and broccoli to the pan and toss till each piece shines
  2. Plate and shower with more Parmesan
  3. Serve hot with a green salad if you like

Tipps & Hinweise

Use fresh Parmesan that you grate at home for the smoothest sauce. If the sauce thickens on the table stir in a spoon of warm water. Swap cream with half and half for a lighter take. Add chili flakes for gentle heat. Leftovers reheat well in a pan over low heat.