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Alfredo Chicken Pasta & Broccoli

Alfredo Chicken Pasta & Broccoli features jar sauce, short cut pasta, chicken breast, and Parmesan cheese. This one pot dish is on the table in 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alfredo chicken pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 568kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 jar Alfredo sauce 15 ounces
  • 1 jar water
  • 1 can chicken broth 14.5 ounces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 pound penne or other short cut pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli crowns
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese + additional, if desired

Instructions

  • Cook chicken in olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until brown, about 5 minutes.
    1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Add Alfredo sauce, jar of water, chicken broth, milk and pasta stirring to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli and cook for another 8 minutes or until pasta and broccoli are tender.
    1 jar Alfredo sauce, 1 jar water, 1 can chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk, 1 pound penne, 2 cups broccoli crowns
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, cover and let melt. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Notes

The pasta will take longer to cook than the package directions indicate because it is not being boiled in water alone. Also, the temperature at which you cook this dish will make a difference as to how the liquid is absorbed. I have had comments saying that it came out too soupy and that it came out too dry. Ideally, you need to cook it at a simmer so the liquid gets absorbed in about the same amount of time that it takes the pasta to cook. A simmer can usually be accomplished on medium to medium-low heat but can vary depending on the type of stove you have. Stir it often so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Nutritional information is approximate. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg