Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo combines tender chicken breast strips with fresh spinach and broccoli in a rich garlic butter sauce. Tossed with fettuccine pasta and topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh parsley, this comforting dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner that comes together quickly and easily.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Sauce and Flavorings:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta and Garnish:
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Add the chicken strips and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Combine chicken and vegetables: Return the cooked chicken strips to the skillet. Add the fresh spinach and broccoli florets, stirring until the vegetables become tender but still vibrant in color. If desired, toss in the cooked pasta at this stage to combine all components with the sauce.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the creamy garlic butter chicken Alfredo hot, topped with crispy bacon bits and garnished with fresh parsley for an added burst of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor in the sauce.
- To save time, use pre-cooked bacon bits or prepare the bacon crispy in advance.
- You can substitute fettuccine with any pasta you prefer or have on hand.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables; they should remain tender yet slightly crisp.
- For a richer sauce, consider adding a splash of heavy cream or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.