One Pan Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Recipe
Super cozy, comfort food pasta without the dishes and mess! One pan chicken broccoli alfredo is perfect when you just want to throw dinner together but have it taste like restaurant-quality.
How to Make the Best One Pan Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a creamy, homemade alfredo pasta, especially when it comes together in a single pan without hours of cooking or a sink full of dishes. This one pan chicken broccoli alfredo is the ultimate weeknight dinner—restaurant-quality taste that you can have on the table in less than 40 minutes.
What makes this dish truly special is how simple it is to execute. The chicken cooks quickly in olive oil, then you build a luxurious cream sauce right in the same skillet. The pasta simmers directly in the sauce, absorbing all those rich, garlicky flavors while the broccoli becomes tender and infused with the creamy goodness. By the time everything is cooked, you’ve gone from raw ingredients to a stunning dinner entrée without using multiple pots and pans.
The key to getting this right is stirring every five to seven minutes as the pasta cooks—this prevents sticking and helps the sauce thicken naturally as the liquids reduce. When you add the cooked chicken back in at the end along with all those flavorful pan drippings, you’re completing a dish that tastes like it came straight from an Italian restaurant. Serve it immediately while it’s piping hot and the flavors are at their peak.
One Pan Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Super cozy, comfort food pasta without the dishes and mess! One pan chicken broccoli alfredo is perfect when you just want to throw dinner together but have it taste like restaurant-quality.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Seasonings & Dairy
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and cook 4 to 5 minutes until done. Remove the chicken to a plate and reduce the heat to low.
Build the Sauce
- Melt the butter, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the pasta, cream, milk, and chicken stock. Top with broccoli florets. Increase heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes until the pasta is al dente. The sauce will thicken as the chicken stock and milk reduce.
Finish & Serve
- Sprinkle the cheese over the pasta, add the chicken and any drippings on the plate to the pan and stir everything together. Serve immediately for the tastiest results!
Notes
- This one-pan wonder significantly reduces cleanup time
- The pasta cooks directly in the creamy sauce, absorbing all the flavors
- Don't skip the last step of adding the chicken drippings—they add extra flavor