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Healthy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Mar 4, 2025 | Published: Feb 15, 2018
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Healthy chicken Alfredo with broccoli is a quick and easy dinner with a lightened up but delicious creamy sauce coating every bite. Sure to be a new family favorite!

A serving bowl filled with a healthy chicken fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli mixed in and Parmesan cheese on top.


 

Did you all have a fun Valentine's Day?

The kiddos had parties at school and brought home ALL the candy, which of course just made their day!

We played Valentine's bingo, decorated hearts and made some peanut butter chocolate chip snack bars. Because, chocolate.

And last night, I went to see a live performance of a music trio with an amazing guitarist. Charlie Hunter plays this custom-made guitar that has extra strings and allows him to do bass and guitar. It's pretty cool and we had a great time!

A large serving bowl full of a fettuccine Alfredo mixture with chicken and broccoli.

Today I’m back to it and I'm bringing you another quick and easy chicken dinner.

Yes, I’m so predictable and I’m so OK with that.

My healthy chicken Alfredo with broccoli is ready in about 20 minutes and you’ll go crazy for the luxurious sauce.

Trust me, you won’t know this is lightened up. It tastes so rich and creamy! (But there’s NO heavy cream needed!)

Cooked fettuccine noodles and broccoli in a colander
Chicken and healthy Alfredo sauce in a large saute pan on a marble surface
Healthy chicken Alfredo with broccoli mixed together in a large saute pan

It’s easy enough for any weeknight dinner and it’s perfect for a comfort food meal that’ll give you all the cozy feels without permanently attaching itself to your thighs.

(If you love saucy chicken dishes like I do, also check out this quick chicken cacciatore. Simple and scrumptious!)

Now, I’ve got some notes, tips and substitutions coming up below on how to make healthy chicken Alfredo. Just tryin’ to be helpful.

If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.

Recipe Notes:

  • I use and recommend whole wheat fettuccine if you can find it, but you can substitute regular or even use spaghetti. Just pay attention to the cooking time on the box and adjust accordingly.
  • To make this recipe so quickly, I cook the pasta and broccoli in one pot and have the chicken going in a skillet at the same time.
  • You need to cut the broccoli into small florets so that it will cook along with the pasta.
  • I use skim milk and reduced fat cream cheese, but you can substitute your milk of choice and full fat or fat free cream cheese, if you prefer.
Healthy chicken Alfredo with broccoli in a large white serving dish with tongs taking out a scoop
Healthy chicken Alfredo with broccoli on a white plate with blue napkin underneath and a forkful being taken

Also, if you have any leftovers, they keep great.

Simply store, covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in individual servings in the microwave. It makes a fantastic lunch another day!

If you are ready for comfort food but still want to stick to your healthy eating goals, this is the dinner for you!

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

Healthy chicken Alfredo with broccoli mixed together in a large saute pan
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Healthy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Healthy chicken Alfredo with broccoli is a quick and easy dinner with a lightened up but delicious creamy sauce!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound whole wheat fettuccine
  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 3 tablespoons flour of choice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, I use ⅓ less fat
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a good dose of salt and then then fettuccine. When two minutes remain in the pasta cooking time, add the broccoli to the pot with the pasta. Then drain the pasta and broccoli.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Season chicken with half of the salt and pepper and add to skillet. Saute chicken for 6-7 minutes, until well browned. Add garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken pieces to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Add remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil to the pan. Add flour and cook for 1 minute - it will be clumpy. Just push it around the pan to cook some of the raw flour taste out.
  • Slowly add the chicken broth and then the milk, whisking constantly to get all the clumps out and make a smooth sauce.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer than add then cream cheese, Parmesan and remaining salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken and stir to combine.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked pasta and broccoli. (Or you can mix the pasta and broccoli into the skillet and stir to combine there.)
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, add extra Parmesan if desired and enjoy!

Notes

I use and recommend whole what fettuccine if you can find it, but you can substitute regular fettuccine or even use spaghetti. Just pay attention to the cooking time on the box and adjust accordingly.
You need to cut the broccoli into small florets so that it will cook along with the pasta.
I use skim milk and reduced fat cream cheese, but you can substitute your milk of choice and full fat or fat free cream cheese, if you prefer.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 465mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g
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  1. Carolyn

    February 23, 2018 at 9:26 pm

    Yum!!! I am definitely making this for dinner tonight!

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    • Kathryn

      February 25, 2018 at 10:55 am

      I hope you enjoy it Carolyn!

      Reply
  2. Laura Strnad

    February 25, 2018 at 9:43 am

    How much is the serving size in the recipe? I(t seems an awful lot of calories for one serving or are you cunting for all 4 servings?

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    • Kathryn

      February 25, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Hi Laura! This makes 4 large servings. Each is just under 700 calories for the whole dinner, which is pretty good!

      Reply
  3. Laura Strnad

    February 25, 2018 at 11:20 am

    For me, i would have to cut the serving size in half since I aim for only around 1600 calories a day. Because you have to have garlic bread with this meal.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      February 25, 2018 at 11:27 am

      Sounds like a plan - trade in the garlic bread and have a smaller portion! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Alycia

    March 10, 2018 at 8:52 am

    Hi Katherine,

    Would you recommend subbing out the pasta for spaghetti squash? Or if I want to reduce carbs and up veggies in this should I just do less pasta and more broccoli? Thanks, love your recipes!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      March 11, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      Hi Alycia! Yes, you could absolutely use spaghetti squash or some zucchini or veggie noodles instead of the pasta for a low-carb option here. If you want to add more veggies, you could also stir in some green peas or wilt some spinach into the dish at the end. Would love to hear what you try!

      Reply
  5. Nadya

    March 11, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    Have you ever tried freezing this?

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      March 12, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Yes and I thought it worked just fine! I know some people are against freezing pasta, for texture reasons, but it doesn't bother me one bit.

      Reply
  6. Walt Logan

    December 06, 2018 at 8:57 am

    This is crazy. I just want the recipe, not the pictures, not the reviews, not the video, not the ads and not the music. Just the recipe please.

    WRLogan@comcast.net

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      December 07, 2018 at 6:42 am

      This is a personal blog, so yup, there are stories. I also like to give special notes, tips and substitutions to help people with the recipe. It sounds like you may want to find free recipes at places like FoodNetwork.com or else pay money and get recipes from magazines or cookbooks.

      Reply
  7. Ginger

    April 24, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    Can you use organic whole yogurt instead of milk?

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      April 26, 2019 at 6:58 am

      Hi Ginger! You could certainly try it that way but since yogurt is thicker than milk, you may need to add some extra broth to get it to a good consistency. Would love to hear if you try it!

      Reply
  8. Deeceebee

    May 30, 2023 at 12:15 pm

    Thank you for the recipe it was very good I will be making this for now on when I want chicken Alfredo.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      May 31, 2023 at 8:41 am

      Oh I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  9. Bonnie Springer

    May 01, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    How many carbs are in this?

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      May 02, 2024 at 1:43 pm

      Hi Bonnie! I just recalculated and updated the nutrition info in the recipe card and it lists 76g carbs per serving. It will depend on which pasta you use, but hopefully that helps.

      Reply
  10. Johnathon eastman

    February 21, 2025 at 9:09 am

    are you single

    Reply
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