Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo

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A real Alfredo made with butter, cream and Parmesan, not a jar. Seared chicken and tender broccoli make it a full meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 1 lb fettuccine or spaghetti
• 1 lb broccoli florets
• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1¼ cups grated Parmesan
• parsley

From your pantry: 1 tbsp olive oil, nutmeg, salt, pepper.

Instructions

1. Season and sear the chicken in the oil until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Rest, then slice.
2. Boil the pasta, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Save 1 cup pasta water and drain.
3. Melt the butter in the empty pot with the garlic for 1 minute. Add the cream and simmer 3 minutes.
4. Off the heat, whisk in the Parmesan a handful at a time with a pinch of nutmeg.
5. Toss in the pasta and broccoli, loosening with pasta water. Top with the chicken, pepper and parsley.

Tip: Alfredo thickens fast as it cools. Keep some pasta water nearby to loosen it at the table.

Nutrition per serving

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