Three Cheese Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Delicious homemade three cheese alfredo gets tossed with pasta, broccoli and chicken. It is quick and easy and out of this world good! It will become an instant favorite!
Foto: The Recipe CriticIngredients
- 1 pound penne pasta noodles, (or pasta of choice)
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- optional- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish
Steps
Cook the 1 pound penne pasta noodles, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, make the three-cheese alfredo sauce. In a large skillet add ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, and 4 ounces cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the 1 cup grated parmesan cheese.
Add the ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth.
Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
Add the pasta, 2 cups cooked and diced chicken, and 2 cups steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat Garnish with optional- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish cheese if desired, and serve.
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