This Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo is a creamy‚ cheesy family favorite that’s easy enough for a weeknight meal but delicious enough for guests. Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Broccoli is wonderfully creamy and perfectly cheesy. In This Article Video: Watch Us Make This RecipeWhy This Recipe Stands OutKey Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadWhat to serve with chicken fettuccini alfredoCommonly Asked QuestionsChicken Fettuccini Alfredo RecipeMore to cook and eat View more Video: Watch Us Make This Recipe Why This Recipe Stands Out Here’s why this recipe works Meal-in-One: This recipe combines starch‚ protein‚ and vegetables in a single dish. It reminds us of our Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. Easy Weeknight Dinner: It’s easy enough for a busy weeknight‚ yet delicious enough for a weekend dinner. Creamy and Cheesy: The combination of Parmesan and white cheddar cheeses gives the sauce a rich‚ savory flavor. Family and Friends: Everyone will love the flavors this dish‚ making it a perfect family meal just like our White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. Key Recipe Ingredients Boneless Skinless Chicken – Simply cut into cubes‚ season‚ and saut&;eacute; for a lean and hearty protein choice. Cheeses – Sharp white cheddar cheese boasts a super tangy and more intense flavor profile than mild cheddar and also melts like a dream. Use fresh blocks of cheese and grate them yourself‚ for better flavor and texture. Fettuccini – It’s the ideal pasta for this recipe. Its long‚ flat shape is perfect for holding onto the creamy Alfredo sauce. Vegetables – We love broccoli florets here‚ as they’re accessible‚ they cook quickly‚ and lend both color and nutrition. Frozen or fresh florets may be used. Seasonings – Aside from kosher salt and freshly ground pepper‚ we drop an abundance of freshly minced garlic and onion powder into this dish. Salted butter is used to saut&;eacute; the garlic‚ which delivers an irresistible aroma and flavor. Substitutions And Variations This chicken fettucini alfredo recipe is a crowd-pleaser‚ but it’s also versatile. Here are a few substitution and variation ideas to spice things up: Protein:  Try using shrimp‚ as in our Shrimp Scampi Pasta. And if you’d like to keep your fettuccini alfredo meatless‚ omit the chicken. Cheese: If you prefer a different cheese‚ try using Pecorino Romano as we do in our White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. For a smokier flavor‚ a good quality smoked Gouda would also work well. Gluten-Free: You can swap the fettuccini for your favorite gluten-free pasta or even zucchini noodles. Vegetables: Try bell peppers‚ mushrooms‚ or even sun-dried tomatoes. Baby kale or spinach leaves can be used as well. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Dry chicken cubes with paper towels. Add half of the minced garlic‚ onion powder‚ salt‚ and pepper to the chicken‚ and mix well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Saut&;eacute; the seasoned chicken until almost cooked through. Add broccoli florets and continue cooking until both the chicken and broccoli are fully cooked. Set aside. Bring a pot of salt water to a boil. Cook pasta until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside. In the same pot‚ saut&;eacute; the butter. Add the remaining garlic and cook for about a minute. Stir in the flour for 2 minutes or until it’s smooth. Add milk‚ half and half‚ and chicken broth. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in cheeses until they’re melted. Stir in sour cream and chicken and broccoli mixture to the sauce. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and serve immediately. For full list of ingredients and instructions‚ see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead This chicken fettucini alfredo recipe can be prepared ahead with these tips: Alfredo Sauce: The alfredo sauce itself can be made entirely ahead of time‚ kept in an airtight container in fridge‚ and gently reheated over the stovetop on low heat. Prep Cheese: It’s worth repeating to use fresh blocks of cheese that you grate yourself‚ for best texture and flavor. You can grate the cheeses well in advance and keep chilled in sealed containers until ready to use. Make Chicken Ahead of Time: You can prep and cook the chicken up to 2 days in advance. Simply cut into cubes‚ season‚ saut&;eacute; them‚ and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Serve fettuccini alfredo with freshly grated parmesan cheese for a family-favoite meal. What to serve with chicken fettuccini alfredo Bread Rosemary Garlic Bread or Olive Garden Breadsticks are classic options to pair with pasta. Garlic Cheese Bread is another great option that will pair beautifully with this fresh veggie pasta. Vegetables A simple green salad is a great way to round out your meal. Consider this Kale Brussel Sprouts Salad or an Easy Chopped Greek Salad. If you want to keep it all veggies‚ a side of Roasted Vegetables‚ Roasted Brussels Sprouts or saut&;eacute;ed spinach would be a great choice. Commonly Asked Questions What type of chicken is best for this recipe&;#63; We recommend using boneless‚ skinless chicken breasts or thighs for this chicken fettucini alfredo recipe. Chicken thighs are typically more tender than chicken breasts. What do I do if the sauce becomes too thick&;#63; If the alfredo sauce thickens too much‚ you can easily thin it out by adding a bit more milk or chicken broth. Simply stir in small amounts at a time until desired consistency is reached. Can I use pre-shredded cheese instead of grating it myself&;#63; While you can use pre-shredded cheese‚ we highly recommend using freshly grated Parmesan and white cheddar for the best texture and flavor in your Alfredo sauce. Pre-shredded bags of cheese often contain preservatives and additives that inhibit the cheese from becoming as creamy and smooth as freshly grated cheese. How long does Chicken Fettucini Alfredo keep&;#63; This chicken fettucini alfredo is best served immediately. However‚ if you have leftovers‚ keep it airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop and stir well before serving. Print Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo You'll love the creamy‚ cheesy goodness of this Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo. It's a delicious meal in one. Course Main DishCuisine Italian AmericanMethod Stovetop Prep Time 25 minutes minutesCook Time 20 minutes minutesTotal Time 45 minutes minutes Servings 8 Calories 590kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs‚ cubed8 cloves garlic minced3 tsp onion powder divided1 tsp kosher salt½ tsp fresh ground black pepper2 TB olive oil2 cups broccoli florets1 lb fettuccine dry 6 TB salted butterâ…“ cup all purpose flour3 ½ cups whole milk1 cup half and half½ cup chicken broth6 oz Parmesan cheese wedge‚ freshly grated 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese white cheddar‚ block‚ freshly grated½ cup sour cream InstructionsDry cubes of chicken with paper towels. Add half of the minced garlic‚ 1 tsp onion powder‚ salt‚ and pepper into the chicken‚ and mix well.In a heavy large skillet‚ heat olive oil about 30 seconds‚ and add seasoned chicken. Saut&;eacute; until chicken is almost cooked through. Add broccoli florets to the chicken and continue cooking until chicken and broccoli are fully cooked. Set aside.Bring large heavy pot of well-salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook just until al dente‚ according to package instructions. Do not cook beyond al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.Saut&;eacute; the butter in now empty pot. Add remaining garlic and cook about 1 minute. Stir in flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes or until smooth.Carefully add the milk‚ half and half‚ chicken broth‚ and remaining onion powder. Continue to stir constantly until sauce is smooth and creamy‚ on medium-low heat‚ about 5 minutes. Take your time to ensure the sauce is not grainy. Sauce should become thickened and smooth.Stir in Parmesan and white cheddar cheeses‚ continuing to stir until cheeses are melted. Add any additional salt and pepper to taste. Stir in sour cream and chicken/broccoli mixture to the sauce‚ combining well.Toss cooked pasta with sauce and serve immediately. Video Notes This dish is best served immediately. If the dish sits out too long and becomes thick‚ loosen it with a bit more milk or chicken broth.  Feel free to swap the broccoli for baby kale or spinach leaves. Make it meatless by omitting chicken. For smooth and creamy texture‚ use good quality sharp cheddar and parmesan blocks and grate them yourself. Pre-shredded packaged cheeses contain additives that prevent it from being as smooth and creamy when melted.  Serve this alongside some Rosemary Garlic Bread or Olive Garden Breadsticks If you enjoyed this recipe‚ please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you&;#33;    NutritionCalories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 848IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 2mg More to cook and eat Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe – This is so much better than a jar; the sauce can be frozen for future use. Tortellini Pasta Salad with Pesto Sauce‚ Tomatoes‚ and Mozzarella – This pasta salad comes together quickly and is fresh and flavorful Perfect Pasta Primavera – Here’s a spring pasta that has plenty of fresh‚ vibrant vegetables you’ll feel great about. Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce – This recipe is a delicious way to use sun-dried tomatoes/ Cheesy Creamy Baked Ziti – You have got to try this baked pasta dish&;#33; It’s a cozy family favorite. The post Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo appeared first on Chew Out Loud.