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Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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A super easy and tasty dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes. With crispy chicken, broccoli and pasta – this one is great for the whole family, and so delicious!

 
Closeup of Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta in pan on a wooden table.

Hi there! Can you believe we’ll be in the throes of back to school in just a few short weeks? The more relaxed schedules of the past few months will soon be replaced with drop off, pick up, after-school activities, lunch packing, and homework supervision.

I’m exhausted just thinking about it.

Closeup of spooning out Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta from the pan.

My son, H will be headed into 1st grade, and as working parents, The Husband and I sometimes get home and just want to slump on the couch and order take out. Of course, we actually don’t DO that on a regular occasion, I like to cook most of our meals so I can control is in them and ensure we get some of the right nutrients on our plates at least a good part of the time.

I’ve partnered with Tyson Foods, Inc. to bring you this easy weeknight dinner that EVERYONE will eat – using one of my favorite shortcuts – Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips. They’re fully cooked, are all-natural, minimally processed chicken raised with no antibiotics ever and no added hormones or steroids, which makes me a lot happier to serve them to my family!

They also pack a good punch of protein, with 13 grams of protein per serving. Score! I pick them up at Walmart whenever I’m in the store so I can have a quick and easy meal option ready to go any time I need one.

Overhead shot of chicken alfredo on a white plate with milk, pan of remaining chicken alfredo, and package of Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips surrounding.

 

A little shortcut…

Frozen chicken strips. I throw these in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes, then let them cool a little before slicing them and adding them to my finished pasta dish.

How to make Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta

It’s super easy, and very few steps really:

Individual ingredients for Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta in bowls along with Tyson crispy chicken strips package on a wooden table. Gather your ingredients, in this case, Chicken Strips, garlic, pasta, stock, milk, butter, and broccoli.

Heat the oven and cook the chicken strips, meanwhile get started on the pasta! Cook some garlic in olive oil for a minute, then add the pasta, stock, milk, and butter – and bring to a boil.

Turn down the heat and let it simmer until tender – usually about 10-15 mins, then add salt and pepper and the parmesan.

Add some cooked broccoli and slice up the chicken strips (or don’t).

Set the table, pour some drinks and yell for the family to join you.

See? H loves it!

I LOVE cooking pasta WITH the sauce, saving me from having to dirty up another saucepan.

Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta on a white plate next to pan full of remaining pasta.

 

Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta in pan.

Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta

A super easy and tasty dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes. Great for the whole family, and so delicious!
5 from 15 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 1566kcal
Author: Kylee Cooks

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tbs butter divided
  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups broccoli steamed
  • Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400F and cook the chicken strips for 18-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat ½ Tbs butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium high.
  • Cook the garlic for a minute or two, then add the stock, milk, remaining butter, pasta and some salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until pasta is tender.
  • Add the parmesan (more to taste) and check for seasoning.
  • Stir in the steamed broccoli, and parmesan.
  • Top with sliced (or whole) chicken strips.
  • Devour.

Nutrition

Calories: 1566kcal | Carbohydrates: 214g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1369mg | Potassium: 1955mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 41.6% | Vitamin C: 202.5% | Calcium: 74.1% | Iron: 31.6%
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    1. I’m so thankful for back to school. It starts earlier than camp and I’m looking forward to not having a child home while I’m trying to work.

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    2. Looks crisp and refreshing and easy to make. This is the kind of recipe that’s nice to have when life is busy and you need to put dinner on the table quickly.

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    3. What a great and easy weeknight dinner. Unfortunately the “back to school” blues will be here soon. Hustle, bustle…running here, there and everywhere. Thank goodness for quick and easy dinners like this. So much better than takeout.

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    4. my husband and kids are big on Alfredo sauce. I am not such a fan so I buy it all the time. This recipe is so easy I am going to make it this week and surprise them. I have always been afraid to try it till now. Thanks!

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    5. One of my kids favorite Pasta combinations is broccoli and chicken with white sauce. So creamy and delicious yet not so cheesy. This looks so perfect. I can almost smell the Alfredo sauce.

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    7. I love your short cuts. Preparing a decent meal that’s tasty and good for you isn’t that difficult with a little preparation. Having chicken in an Alfredo sauce with broccoli and pasta is such a great combination — I don’t know of any kiddos that will turn their noses at it. A recipe like this is great to have on hand when you’re rushing to get everything done.

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    10. This is a great recipe for school/ weeknights! Talk about #ConvenienceCooking! all those ingredients are super simple. Thank goodness for Tyson and gang, huh?!

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    11. Mmm this is a year-round dish that’s perfect any night of the week! Looks so good and I can only imagine how delicious it is too! 🙂

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    12. This is seriously GENIUS!!!!

      My kids love breaded chicken so pairing it with pasta (another fav) and broccoli (not so much of a fav) is so clever!!! They are bound to eat the lot 😀

      LOVE IT!

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    13. This really wonderful idea to add crispy chicken into a pasta. great meal with less work that too good with broccoli and cheese. My son too heading to first grade this year.

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    14. This looks soooo good! Chicken is super crunchy and who doesnt love broccoli alfredo pasta? Great easy dinner to pull together fast for those nights you are short on time.

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    17. I love a good hearty pasta dish and this one does not disappoint!! The addition of the crispy chicken sounds delish, will have to try this for a quick weeknight meal!

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