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Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo - Recipe

If you like tender chicken, crisp steamed broccoli, and pasta in a rich cheese sauce, this superb dish is for you.
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Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Recipe
Directions
  • Steam broccoli florets just until tender, set aside.
  • Boil the pasta according to the package directions, drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on a griddle pan or large sauté pan.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with lemon pepper.
  • Sauté, along with the red peper strips, over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
  • Transfer strips and chicken to a bowl.
  • In a dutch oven, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of flour, whisking continuously, add the cream and milk. Keep whisking as it thickens.
  • Turn heat to medium low and add the Parmesan cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Stir until melted. Add the chicken strips, red pepper, broccoli and pasta.
  • Toss until all is coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese.
  • Place under the broiler on low just until golden on the top, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
 
 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Container: 13x9x2 baking dish
Servings: 6
Ingredients
-1 bunch broccoli - cut into bite sized pieces
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1 tablespoon lemon pepper
-4 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2 inch strips or 1 inch cubes
-1 red bell pepper - cored and cut into strips
-2 tablespoons butter
-2 tablespoons flour
-2 cups whipping cream
-1 cup milk
-2 1/2 cups parmesan cheese - shredded
-1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese - grated
-1/2 cup Asiago cheese - grated
-1 pound fettuccine