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healthy chicken broccoli Alfredo in a bowl with a fork
5 from 2 votes

Healthy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

This healthy chicken broccoli Alfredo recipe is super delicious and very easy to make. The recipe is made with a healthy vegan cashew Alfredo sauce that tastes just as great as the original version!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Keyword: chicken broccoli Alfredo, dairy-free Alfredo sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 637kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta of choice
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups vegan cashew Alfredo sauce more to taste
  • parmesan cheese and parsley (optional) for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the sauce according to the instructions in the recipe.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Add the broccoli florets to the same pot 3 minutes before the pasta's cook time ends. Then drain and set aside.
  • Preheat avocado oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Sear the chicken pieces from both sides until they are cooked through, flipping them only once. This should take around 5-8 minutes.
  • Add the sauce to the pan. If you need to thin it, add water until the sauce has the right consistency. Add the broccoli florets and pasta to the pan. Stir and check if you need to add more salt and pepper. Garnish (optional) and enjoy!

Notes

  • Toppings: Feel free to add toppings, like grated parmesan cheese or chopped parsley.
  • Sauce: Don't forget to soak the cashews in water so they blend easily.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 1110mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg