Description
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, comforting, and wholesome meal that comes together quickly using plant-based cheese and fresh ingredients. It features tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a luscious sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 2 cups bite-sized chicken breast pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Pasta
- 8 ounces short pasta (penne or fusilli)
Sauce
- 1 cup plant-based cheese (creamy, meltable)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Others
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta and Broccoli: Start by boiling salted water and cooking your pasta until al dente. In the last few minutes, toss the broccoli florets into the boiling water so they soften just enough but stay crisp and green. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bite-sized chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside, leaving the flavorful bits in the pan.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same pan, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in plant-based milk and stir in plant-based cheese along with the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and a splash of apple cider vinegar (natural). Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent slowly while stirring to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked chicken and broccoli to the pan with the Alfredo sauce, then add the drained pasta. Toss everything together gently to make sure each piece is coated in that rich, creamy goodness. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with chopped fresh parsley for brightness before serving warm and enjoying every delightful bite of your Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: fresh broccoli and garlic improve flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcook pasta: aim for al dente to prevent mushiness when mixed with sauce.
- Slowly add the natural gelling agent to avoid clumping and ensure a silky sauce.
- Adjust creaminess with plant-based milk: add more for thinner sauce or less for thicker consistency.
- Let the pasta rest for a couple of minutes off heat to meld flavors beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chicken, Broccoli, Alfredo, Pasta, Plant-Based Cheese, Quick Dinner, Creamy Sauce, Weeknight Meal
