Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 4 c. Broccoli florets, (from about 1 large bunch), up to 5
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 x Skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 1 lrg Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 2/3 c. Whipping cream
- 1 1/2 c. Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 c. Grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 3/4 lb Penne or possibly mostaccioli, freshly cooked
Directions
- Steam broccoli florets till just tender, about 3 min; set aside.
- Preheat broiler. Butter 13x9x2-inch broilerproof baking dish. Heat 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high.
- Working in batches, saute/fry chicken strips till just cooked through, about 4 min. Transfer chicken strips to bowl. Add in sliced red bell pepper to Dutch oven and saute/fry till just tender, about 5 min.
- Add in whipping cream, 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese and all of Monterey Jack cheese. Simmer till sauce thickens slightly, about 5 min.
- Add in chicken strips and any juices in bowl to sauce. Add in freshly cooked pasta and steamed broccoli florets and toss till sauce coats mix, about 3 min. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer pasta mix to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 c. grated cheese over. Broil till just golden brown on top, about 3 min, and serve.
- Serves 4.
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