Creamy Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

Looking for a quick dinner fix? Try this simple, Creamy Broccoli Alfredo Pasta that uses only 5-ingredients and one pot.

This creamy broccoli alfredo pasta has been on rotation in my household for the last few months. It’s incredibly easy to make and takes common household ingredients. It’s perfect for those lazy nights and for kids that love pasta. Most of all, it’s easy clean-up.

Convenient During The Week

This Creamy Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is a winner to make during the week. There’s hardly any prep and it can be made in 30 minutes or less. And best of all, it takes only 5 ingredients. It’s a classic take on a traditional pasta dish, creating that familiar rich, creamy sauce.

Ingredients You Will Need:

• Pasta
• Unsalted Butter
• Frozen Broccoli Florets
• Rotisserie Chicken or Shrimp
• Grated Parmesan
• Heavy Cream (Optional)
• Nutmeg (Optional)

Cooking Tips:

For this Creamy Broccoli Alfredo Pasta, it’s best to have all the ingredients ready before cooking. Once the pasta is done boiling, the rest of the steps will happen quickly. So be sure to have all the ingredients prepared!

For the parmesan, I recommend using freshly grated cheese. This will give the pasta a nuttier flavor and creamier sauce. Freshly shredded will also work fine.

Interested in other dinner ideas? Here are a few favorites:

• One Pot Basil Shrimp Pasta
• One Pot Creamy Chicken & Rice
• Spicy Coconut Chicken Curry
• Shrimp Alfredo Stuffed Shells
• Sausage Stuffed Manicotti

To Store: Seal any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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Creamy One Pot Alfredo Pasta

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course entrees, One pot

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz. pasta of your choice
• 4 Tbl. unsalted butter
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 8 oz. shredded rotisserie chicken or raw jumbo shrimp
• 3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 1 small pinch ground nutmeg (Optional)

Instructions

 

• In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set the cooked pasta to the side.
• In the same pot over medium-heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
• Add in the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the chicken or raw shrimp (whichever you prefer). Cook for 1 more minute.
• Add the pasta back into the pot, followed by the rest of the butter. Then stir in 3/4 cup of the parmesan cheese and 1/4 of the reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 5 minutes, continuously stirring. Add in more water until the sauce becomes creamy and the cheese melts. You can also add in the heavy cream and pinch of nutmeg if using.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve.

Notes

To Store: Seal any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Keyword budget-friendly, One Pot, pasta, quick meal

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