A~B~C - Almond, Broccoli, Chicken
A creamy chicken and broccoli pasta dish with toasted almonds and garlic, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with rich flavors and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut broccoli into florets.
- Boil broccoli for 2 minutes until soft but still green.
- Drain and transfer to ice water; set aside.
- Spread almond slivers on a cookie sheet and toast in a 350°F oven until golden.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat until just smoking.
- Dust chicken strips with flour and add to the pan away from you.
- Cook chicken until browned, then turn and cook the other side.
- Remove chicken from pan, discard oil, and wipe pan clean.
- Return pan to stove, add 1 teaspoon olive oil and chopped shallots or onion.
- Cook until translucent.
- Add chopped garlic and cook for a moment without browning.
- Pour in white wine or chicken stock, reduce by half, then add heavy cream.
- Stir occasionally over low heat until sauce thickens enough to coat a wooden spoon.
- Add cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, and toasted almonds; let simmer for 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked, cooled fettuccini and toss lightly until pasta is heated through.
- Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with cheese, and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
709
kcal
35% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).