Three Cheese Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Three Cheese Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo is a comforting, creamy dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich cheese sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and will have everyone asking for seconds. With the delightful combination of parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses, this meal brings the family together around the dinner table in cheesy bliss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare broccoli by washing and cutting into bite-sized florets.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (approximately 6–7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring; gradually add parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add broccoli florets to sauce; simmer until tender yet crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Slice rested chicken and fold into the sauce mixture for another couple of minutes.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg