Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
2 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the pasta:
250g penne pasta
1 cup broccoli florets
For the Alfredo sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Cook penne pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli in the last 2 minutes of boiling. Drain and set aside. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a grill pan and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips. In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer until thickened. Toss pasta and broccoli in the Alfredo sauce. Serve with sliced grilled chicken on top. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.