Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo: Indulgent One-Pan Delight
A comforting weeknight meal that combines chicken, spinach, bacon, and broccoli in a creamy garlic butter sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic, sautéing for 1 minute.
- Add diced chicken, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in broccoli and spinach, cooking until softened.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet.
- Toss everything together, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Top with crispy bacon and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Add more vegetables like bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo, chicken alfredo, weeknight dinner, one-pan meal